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MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauds Gov. Tony Evers for his state budget proposal to fund the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The 2025-27 Executive Budget will be announced later this month and is set to include a number of key investments in support of Wisconsin’s agricultural...

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is calling on local communities, farmers, and advocates across the state to rally behind the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) as it prepares for critical funding decisions in the coming months. With the program's significant impact on both farmers and food access partners over the past...

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest®, today announced the all-star team of skilled dairy industry experts that will evaluate thousands of dairy product entries at this year’s competition. The event is set for March 4-6 at Resch Expo in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 

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MENASHA, Wis. (Feb. 11, 2025) — Mike Jansen, CEO and chairman of the board at Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy, was named to the 2025 CEOs Who ‘Get It’ list by the National Safety Council (NSC). This honor recognizes organizational leaders who demonstrate a personal commitment to worker safety and health. Jansen is one of...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for two seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Nomination forms must include signatures from at least five eligible growers other than the nominee. Growers must sign and...

MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas. WICCD offers grants each fall and spring in four areas: research, events and related activities, assessment, and...

Wisconsin Bankers Association Announces 50-, 60-, and 75-Year Club Inductees MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) commends seven individuals on joining its 50-Year Club, one individual on joining its 60-Year Club, and one individual on joining its 75-Year Club in 2024. These awards recognize exceptional dedication to Wisconsin’s banking industry.   “The...

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Julie Lassa as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Development. “Julie has decades of experience with the agriculture industry, stakeholder relationships, and leadership,” said Romanski. “DATCP aims to be a resource to the industry and citizens of the state, and...

Green Bay, Wisconsin — Fairchild Equipment, a recognized leader in the material handling industry, has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements in 2024 by their industry trade association, The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). This achievement marks the 11th year that Fairchild Equipment has achieved the Award.

At a brief meeting held immediately following the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Annual Meeting, February 6, in Stevens Point, the WPVGA Board of Directors elected John Bustamante of Wysocki Family Farms, Plainfield, as its President for 2025. Bustamante (District 2) succeeds Charlie Mattek (District 1) of J.W. Mattek & Sons, Deerbrook, who served as...

Dianne Somers, co-owner of Plover River Farms Alliance, LLC, and Kevin Bula, longtime inspector with the Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program, were inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame at the industry’s Annual Awards Banquet held February 5, 2025, in Stevens Point. The WPVGA Hall of Fame honors lifetime...

The Wisconsin Technology Council is urging the state’s congressional delegation to push for restoring National Institutes of Health funding and preventing similar cuts from being made elsewhere.  After the NIH on Friday announced cuts to grants that help cover indirect R&D costs for medical research institutions, the Tech Council sent a statement to Wisconsin’s...

-- The Wisconsin Technology Council is urging the state’s congressional delegation to push for restoring National Institutes of Health funding and preventing similar cuts from being made elsewhere.  After the NIH on Friday announced cuts to grants that help cover indirect R&D costs for medical research institutions, the Tech Council sent a statement to...