Congratulations to the Wisconsin dairy farmers named to the 2010 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) board of directors.
There were 21 candidates running for eight board member positions. Of the 4,187 dairy producers in the election districts, 25.6% returned mail-in ballots. That number is up from 16.7% during the 2009 elections. Each licensed dairy operation within the affected district received one vote. WMMB directors guide the organization’s finances, formulate and set its policies and long-range business plan, and maintain its mission: To help grow demand for Wisconsin milk by providing programs that enhance the competitiveness of the Wisconsin Dairy Industry.
Commencing July 1, the following dairy producers will begin to serve a three-year term as elected members of the WMMB:
Ed Jasurda, District 3 Director representing Lincoln, Oneida, Price and Taylor counties
Vivian Thompson, District 6 Director representing Chippewa and Eau Claire counties
Jeff Strassburg, District 9 Director representing Menominee, Shawano and Waupaca counties
Ken Heiman, District 12 Director representing Portage, Waushara and Wood counties
Mary Cook, District 15 Director representing Adams, Juneau and Monroe counties
Dean Strauss, District 18 Director representing Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha counties
Judith Wubbenhorst, District 21 Director representing Crawford and Vernon counties
Tina Hinchley, District 24 Director representing Dane and Jefferson counties
Source: Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board