Governor delivers weekly radio address highlighting key efforts to support state’s farmers and producers
Hey there, folks! Governor Evers here to kick off June Dairy Month!
Dairy is more than a $50 billion industry in our state. This month, we celebrate the hardworking folks who make it all happen—who churn out the best ice cream, produce the best darn cheese in the world, and who have helped make us the state we are today.
I’ve been proud to support the industry by increasing funding for dairy processors, bolstering our exports across the globe, and supporting industry research through the Dairy Hub and Center for Dairy Research at UW-Madison—and more!
And building on this work, I proposed a budget that made significant investments to continue our support for Wisconsin farmers, farm families, and the agricultural industry as a whole.
My budget continues our work to bolster our ag exports, invest in our meat and dairy processors, support farmer mental health, and farmer-led conservation efforts, and so much more.
While these investments are still on the table, unfortunately, Republicans on the state’s budget committee cut many key initiatives from my budget proposal.
They voted against a new pilot program to help dairy farmers improve and modernize their operations and “truth in labeling” protections for milk and dairy products.
They voted against efforts to promote Wisconsin products through our Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin and Something Special from Wisconsin programs, as well as programs that connect farmers to local organizations, like food pantries and hospitals.
And they voted against providing staff to help farmers navigate market disruptions and economic volatility caused by reckless tariff taxes and trade wars.
With threats of federal funding cuts to critical programs that farmers depend on, like SNAP and Local Food Purchase Assistance, we cannot turn our backs on Wisconsin farmers.
Here in America’s Dairyland, we stand up for our farmers, farm families, and producers.
So, this month and every month, I’m going to fight like hell to make darn sure our farmers have the resources and support they deserve. Thank you.
An online version of this release is available here.
