Date posted
Jan
21
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) award of over $11 million in new...
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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 for members' interests related to food safety and production, business-friendly policy, immigration reform, trade opportunity, transportation support, milk pricing - and much more.
WCMA Advocacy Day
Join WCMA’s Advocacy Day on Wednesday, February 11, in Madison, Wisconsin, at The Concourse Hotel and State Capitol. Hear directly from state lawmakers and advocate for priorities that strengthen Wisconsin’s dairy processing industry. Sign up today to advocate for a strong future for the dairy industry. Please contact WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney or WCMA Programs & Policy Manager Amelia Neas with your questions and ideas.
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Legislative Tours
As part 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
The WCMA Board of Directors and the WCMA Policy Committee, together with WCMA staff, work to develop formal policy positions on a broad range of issues. Learn more about our federal and state positions in the statements below.
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Invest in Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives:
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Additional investments in the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives program—whether through a new federal Farm Bill or upcoming appropriations—are critical to the near- and long-term success of the dairy industry. Advocate now for continued and increased DBI funding by messaging your elected officials sharing the impact of every dollar invested. Questions? Contact WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney.
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Date posted
Nov
13
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is commending passage of one year of funding for both the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program...
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Date posted
Oct
1
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is proud to present its fourth annual Cheese Champion Awards to 11 federal and state lawmakers in...
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Date posted
Sep
23
America faces rising rates of obesity, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease that strain our health care system, and negatively impact the...
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Date posted
Sep
4
Dairy industry leaders enjoyed a productive meeting Tuesday evening with Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs...
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Date posted
Aug
29
For decades, dairy manufacturers and other food processing industries vital to American food security have urged Congress to create a year-round...
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Date posted
Aug
6
Applications are open now for direct-to-business grants across two programs offered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA). A total of...
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Date posted
Jul
23
Tariffs and trade remain in the foreground of business planning as the Trump Administration continues to roll out tariffs around the globe....
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Date posted
Jul
15
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has hired Amelia Neas as its new Programs & Policy Manager, supporting the organization’s...
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Date posted
Jul
3
Members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders on the bipartisan passage and...
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Date posted
Jul
3
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today lauded dairy provisions in the federal budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress. WCMA...
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Date posted
Jul
1
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee, along with Governor Tony...
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