Date posted
Feb
20
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for approving eight key bills designed boost...
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WCMA: A Strong Voice for the Dairy Industry
WCMA is a strong voice for dairy manufacturers and their suppliers at both the state and federal government level, advocating on issues as far-ranging as school nutrition, transportation, milk pricing, workforce development, and food safety.
Legislative Tours
As parts of its advocacy efforts, WCMA hosts regular legislative tours of manufacturing facilities and lobbying days for members. To participate in one of these impactful events, contact Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney.
Policy Positions
WCMA is pleased to share its formal policy positions on issues listed below. Both the WCMA Board of Directors and the WCMA Policy Committee work to develop these documents in concert with WCMA staff.
Date posted
Feb
11
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded today’s bipartisan passage of two key dairy industry bills through the Assembly...
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Date posted
Feb
4
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded announcements from Assembly Republicans today, supporting major investments in the...
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Date posted
Jan
29
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members and staff testified today in the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Senate...
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Date posted
Jan
23
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) supports Governor Tony Evers’ call for a Special Session of the Legislature to boost the...
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Date posted
Jan
22
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) tonight cheered Governor Tony Evers’ 2020 State of the State Address, which set forth ambitious...
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Date posted
Jan
10
As dairy farms continuously improve to release the genetic potential of their dairy cows, all aspects of sustainability improve. It’s that...
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Date posted
Dec
19
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is thanking U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today for securing Congressional approval of $20...
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Date posted
Dec
18
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds members of the Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial...
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Date posted
Dec
18
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today thanked Wisconsin State Senators André Jacque (R-De Pere) and Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire),...
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Date posted
Dec
10
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded announcements from President Donald Trump and House Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy...
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Date posted
Dec
9
Mr. Paul LewisStandards Division, National Organic ProgramU.S. Department of Agriculture1400 Independence Ave. SWRoom2642-So., Ag Stop...
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