Governor Evers Sign Bill Investing in State's Dairy Exports

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 -- 9:00 AM

(WMTV) In celebration of National Agriculture Day, Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill into law Tuesday aimed at investing in the state’s dairy exports.

Evers signed Senate Bill 827 in Plymouth, his hometown, which allows the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection to work with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

The move will increase Wisconsin’s dairy, meat, crop and other exports by 25% by June 30, 2026. It also allows DATCP to use over $883,000 on unused appropriations for a newly created agricultural exports program in order to promote dairy products.

Evers said signing the legislation helps people worldwide experience and consume the dairy products that are so beloved in the state. The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Executive Director John Umhoefer praised Evers for signing the bill into law, which is now Act 207, as well as state leaders for their efforts.

Evers first proposed the program during his 2020 State of the State address.

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