The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Producers who grow and sell cranberries in Wisconsin are eligible to nominate themselves or other producers.
The board is composed of seven producers from across the state. The board oversees the collection and use of approximately $547,000 in assessment fees paid by Wisconsin cranberry growers. This funding is used to support the cranberry industry through research, education, and the promotion of Wisconsin-grown cranberries.
Learn more: https://wiscran.org
Nomination forms will be mailed to producers. Any producer that does not receive a nomination form may request one prior to May 29 by contacting DATCP Market Orders staff at [email protected].
Sign and postmark forms by May 29. Include the signatures of five eligible cranberry growers other than the nominee. Mail forms to DATCP Market Orders Program, PO Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911.
DATCP will conduct the Wisconsin Cranberry Board election from July 10 through Aug. 15. Elected growers will serve three-year terms beginning Sep. 1.
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