Evers announces budget will include $80 million ag package

Dem Gov. Tony Evers today announced an $80 million budget package to back Wisconsin farmers, producers and processors. The package to be introduced in the guv’s budget on Feb. 18 includes $30 million in state funding for an effort Evers created in 2021 using federal COVID-19 funds to help food banks keep shelves stocked. The emphasis was on acquiring inventory from local farmers and producers. Und...