Wisconsin Cheese Producers Want More State Aid

Friday, January 20th, 2023 -- 8:00 AM

(Raymond Neupert, WRN) -The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association announces its policy priorities for the year ahead.

The industry group wants the Legislature to increase state funding for an ag exports program and grants for dairy processors. A press release notes lawmakers in the previous budget cycle allocated $400,000 for the Dairy Processor Grant program.

The Association is seeking an annual allocation of up to $1 million per year. The producers also want more for the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports, a five-year, $5 million effort launched in 2021.

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