The Dairy Business Association (DBA) has announced its support of Wis. Governor Jim Doyle’s efforts for launching the Next Generation Agriculture Plan at its annual business meeting.
The Next Generation Agriculture Plan is a detailed, aggressive plan that will continue to build collaborative efforts between the Administration and the DBA to further improve the Wisconsin’s agriculture economy, especially its dairy and cheese industry.
“We are pleased that the Governor chose to unveil his Next Generation Agriculture Plan at our annual convention,” said John Vrieze, DBA’s outgoing president.
According to the Governor’s office, the Next Generation Agriculture Plan commits $33 million to assist the state’s agriculture economy. Of that, $13 million will be invested in nutrient management programs, which will help producers implement nutrient management plans effectively and efficiently. It will also help producers with waste water management so they become even better stewards of the land.
In addition, the plan includes tax credits that will modernize the state’s comprehensive dairy infrastructure by allowing for dairy plant improvements and investments and meat processors to reinvest in their facilities. The plan also includes a $10 million initiative targeting expansion of the state’s exports of whey to international markets.