Wisconsin Farmers Union: Final state budget a mixed bag for family farmers

The biennial State Budget, signed into law by Governor Tony Evers on July 3, includes wins and losses for family farmers in Wisconsin. The 2025-2027 budget was a bipartisan compromise that funded important investments in public services, farmer mental health, and childcare, while reducing funding for key local food programs, conservation programs, and anti-trust enforcement. “Wisconsin Farmers Uni...