Producers applaud Evers' $43 million budget proposal for ag

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Wisconsin farmer and cheesemakers groups are applauding Gov. Tony Evers’ $43 million budget plan to help the state ag industry.

Almost half of the dollars would help connect food banks and pantries with state producers. Evers said the $20 million effort impacting food banks and pantries would help families fight hunger.

“Many Wisconsin residents are struggling to afford wholesome and nutritious food because of lost jobs and business closures due to the pandemic. The federal Farmers to Families Food Box program last year helped families survive and also assisted farmers by boosting demand for milk and cheese. This new investment would provide another lifeline,” said Dairy Business Association President Amy Penterman, who farms with her family in northwestern Wisconsin.

DBA pointed to a number of other items proposed by Evers, including $2 million to create the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports and $1.2 million for the Dairy Processor Grant Program.

Read more: https://www.wispolitics.com/2021/producers-applaud-evers-43-million-budget-proposal-for-ag/