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 … Read More
What's Your Wisconsin Cheese?
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and Wisconsin Cheese have launched a new, interactive website for cheese-lovers! Called “Cheese for Me”, the site takes your answers to several questions and will select a cheese for you based on your flavor preferences, style and sense of adventure. My cheese selection was “Wisconsin Monterey Jack,” because it is a versatile but reliable standby … Read More
WMMB Elects New Leadership
Wisconsin dairy producer, Jay Stauffacher, has been re-elected to a fifth term as chairman of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) at its annual reorganization meeting. Stauffacher’s term is for the 2010 Fiscal Year which began July 1, 2009 and concludes June 30, 2010. Connie Seefeldt, Coleman, was re-elected vice chairperson, and Ed Jasurda, Phillips, was re-elected Secretary. Romona Averbeck, … Read More
WMMB Election Results
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the results of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) 2009 Board of Directors election. There were 11 nominees running for eight seats. Of the 4,016 producers eligible to vote, 16.7% returned ballots within the election period held April 13 through April 25, 2009. WMMB directors guide the organization’s financial … Read More
WMMB Elections are Coming Up
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is once again encouraging dairy producers to help “Shape the Future of Dairy” by participating in the 2009 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board director elections. Each year, a portion of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) 25-member board is elected to three-year terms. WMMB directors guide the organization’s financial affairs, formulate and … Read More
Wis. Cheeses Show Their Personalities
You know that your favorite Wisconsin cheese tastes good, but have you ever thought about what kind of personality its flavor is comparable to? The folks at the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) can help you out with their new campaign launching in November that illustrates the unique personalities of Wisconsin Cheeses. The first ad in the series introduces the … Read More
New WMMB Site for Media
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) has created a new website for the media. The site is a great resource for all things dairy in Wisconsin! This news media resource website connects you to: * Story ideas and leads – searchable by topic or location * The latest facts and statistics on all things dairy * Downloadable high-resolution graphics, charts … Read More
WMMB Elects Leadership
The leadership at the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) has been re-organized. Jay Stauffacher, a dairy producer from Darlington, was re-elected chairman of the group. Stauffacher’s term is for the 2009 Fiscal Year which began July 1, 2008 and concludes June 30, 2009. Connie Seefeldt, Coleman, was re-elected vice chairperson, and Ed Jasurda, Phillips, was elected Secretary. Romona Averbeck, Fond … Read More