WCMA Policy Committee Meeting & State Advocacy Day (In-Person)

You're invited to join WCMA's open Policy Committee for an in-person meeting at The Concourse Hotel and State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday, March 18 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (CT), for opportunities to hear from federal and state lawmakers about the session ahead - and to advocate for industry priorities.

From the Farm Bill to FMMO reform, and from state grant programs to regulatory change, WCMA's voice makes an impact in Washington and Wisconsin.  Join us in our effort to strengthen the dairy processing community through direct advocacy.

Here's a look at our meeting agenda:

• 10:00 a.m.: Registration & Networking

• 10:30 a.m.: Welcome & Advocacy Agenda

• 10:45 a.m.: Federal Guest Speakers (TBA)

• 11:15 a.m.: State Guest Speakers (TBA)

• 11:30 a.m.: Networking Lunch

• 12:15 p.m.: Legislative Leaders' Panel Discussion

  • Featuring:
    • Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair, Rep. Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City)
    • Assembly Agriculture Committee Ranking Member, Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon)
    • Senate Agriculture Committee Chair, Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point)               

• 1:00 p.m.: Advocacy Meetings Briefing & Walk to Wisconsin State Capitol

• 1:30-2:45 p.m.: Advocacy Meetings

  • Connect with:
    • Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester)
    • Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg)
    • Joint Finance Committee Chair, Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green)
    • Joint Finance Committee Vice-Chair, Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc)
    • Joint Committee on Finance Member, Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond)
    • Joint Finance Committee Member, Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake)
    • Senate Committee on Agriculture & Revenue Member, Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton)
    • Senate Committee on Agriculture & Revenue Member, Sen. Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi)

• 3:00 p.m.: Return to Concourse Hotel & Adjournment

More details will be shared as legislators are confirmed for speaking roles.  Please contact WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney with your questions and ideas.