State Senate Approves Bill that Create Ag Export Program

Sunday, June 13th, 2021 -- 9:00 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) A bill that would create a comprehensive agricultural export program to boost the value of Wisconsin's dairy, meat and crop products abroad has been approved by a unanimous vote in the state senate.

According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, the measure directs the Department of Agriculture to work in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to increase market accessibility of such goods to other nations.

A total of $5 million over five years would be allocated toward the effort. So far, most agricultural groups in the state are supporting the bill, including the Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association, Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association, Wisconsin Farm Bureau, Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association and Dairy Business Association.

Wisconsin exported $3.37 billion in agricultural and food products to 145 countries in 2020, including $263 million in the category of dairy, eggs and honey.

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