The Dairy Business Association (DBA) applauds Governor Jim Doyle for protecting farmland in his 2009-2011 Biennial Budget that was delivered last evening. This provision will ensure that Wisconsin’s $20 billion dairy industry will remain a vital part of the State’s economy and allow growth and expansion.

“DBA members across the state applaud Governor Doyle and Secretary Nilsestuen for including important agriculture provisions in the state’s budget,” said Laurie Fischer, Executive Director of the Dairy Business Association. “Difficult times call for difficult measures, but I am pleased to hear the Governor and the Secretary of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection still found a way to help agriculture for future generations by the inclusion of tax credits and protecting our productive farmland.”

DBA also would like to thank the Governor and bipartisan leaders in the State Capitol for the inclusion of the dairy cooperative manufacturing and meat processing tax credit. These two important provisions will help Wisconsin’s cheese and meat industries.