The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting nominations for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board of directors. Nominations will be accepted through March 28.
Nominations are being accepted in District 9, which covers Menominee, Shawano and Waupaca counties
DFW directors guide the organization’s finances, formulate and set policies, and develop long-range business plans to maintain its mission. DFW aims to be an advocate, marketer and promoter for Wisconsin dairy farmers and drive demand for Wisconsin’s dairy products. Through these initiatives, DFW directors have the opportunity to represent Wisconsin dairy producers and products and be involved in activities that inform consumers about the dairy industry and its economic impact.
To be eligible, a nominee must be an active dairy producer who sells milk into commercial channels and lives in the district in which they are nominated. Nominated producers must sign a completed nomination form that includes signatures from at least five other eligible producers besides the nominee. Nomination forms must be postmarked no later than March 28.
Nomination materials are available at www.wisconsindairy.org/board-of-directors/elections. To request a printed copy, email DATCP program staff at DATCPMarketOrders@wisconsin.gov.
DATCP will conduct the election from May 1 through May 23. Elected producers will serve three-year terms beginning July 1 and ending June 30, 2028.
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