Dunn County farmers advocate for Wisconsin agriculture
Farmers and agriculturists of all ages, from all over the state and representing a variety of commodities came together in Madison on Wednesday, January 27th to bring a voice for agriculture to the Capitol.
Members of Dunn County Farm Bureau, along with nearly 400 other farmers and members from various farm and commodity groups attended Ag Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, January 27 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in downtown Madison. Ag Day at the Capitol is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state convening to learn more about current issues in agriculture as well as meet with their state representatives.
Attendees heard from Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture, Ben Brancel who spoke about the importance of Wisconsin’s over $88 Billion agriculture industry and how important it is to bring the positive message of agriculture to legislators. Members also heard from Jordan Lamb, attorney with Dewitt Ross & Stevens who spoke to the group about High Capacity Wells and Bob Welch, The Welch Group Inc, who spoke on the Ag Chem Clean-up Program. In addition, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Government Relations team of Karen Gefvert, Rob Richard and Paul Zimmerman briefed attendees about hot topics in agriculture including UW-Extension, transportation funding and updates to Implements of Husbandry.
Following a briefing session at the Monona Terrace, members marched up to Capitol Hill to finish out the day raising their voices for agriculture and meeting with their state legislators.
Whether or not you attended Ag Day at the Capitol, it is important for all of us to raise our voice on topics that are important to us. Take a few minutes to be familiar with a topic that is affecting you and call your legislators. Inform them how important agriculture is in Dunn County and share your views on topics and how they affect your farm. Remember, when you talk to your legislators to be respectful and thank them for their support.
It is important to have farmers to be a voice for Wisconsin agriculture!
