Are you or do you know of a Wisconsin corn producer that you think would make a good addition to the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board? If so the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is currently accepting nominations for three seats on the board. The seats are available to producers who grow and sell corn in Districts 3, 5 and 6.
The following counties that make up districts 3, 5, and 6, and are eligible:
- District 3: Forest, Florence, Marinette, Langlade, Oconto, Shawano, Door, Outagamie, Brown, Kewaunee, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac, and Sheboygan counties.
- District 5: LaCrosse, Vernon, Crawford, Richland, Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette counties.
- District 6: Sauk and Dane counties.
Nominations for the Wisconsin Corn Promotions Board will be accepted through November 1, 2023. A completed nomination form must include the signatures of five eligible corn growers other than the nominee. Completed forms must also be notarized.
DATCP will mail nomination forms to any producer who requests one prior to November 1, 2023. To make a request, email [email protected] or call (608) 224-5116. Once the nomination form is completed, mail the forms to WI DATCP, DAD, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911.
After the nominations close, DATCP will conduct the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board election from December 5, 2023 through January 10, 2024.
The elected growers will serve three-year terms beginning February 1, 2024.
Click here to learn more about the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board.
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