The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting nominations through March 27 for one seat on the Wisconsin Cherry Board.
The Wisconsin Cherry Board includes five at-large members who are responsible for administering Wisconsin’s Cherry Marketing Order. The board oversees the collection and use of approximately $55,000 in assessment fees paid by Wisconsin cherry growers. This funding is used to support the cherry industry through research, education, and promotion of Wisconsin-grown cherries.
DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Producers must sign and postmark completed nomination forms by March 27 and include signatures from at least five eligible growers other than the nominee. Growers should mail completed forms to P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911. Growers who have not received a nomination form by March 15 or have other questions about the nomination process should email [email protected]. DATCP will conduct the Wisconsin Cherry Board election from May 11 through June 15. Elected growers will serve three-year terms beginning July 1 and ending June 30, 2029.
Learn more about the market order boards: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/About_Us/MarketingBoards.aspx
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