(Dodge County) The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting nominations for three seats on the state Corn Promotion Board. One of those seats is in District Seven which includes Dodge, Green Lake, Washington, Ozaukee, Waukesha, and Milwaukee counties.
The Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board is composed of nine producers in nine districts across the state. The board oversees the collection and use of approximately $1.7-million-dollars in assessment fees paid by Wisconsin corn growers. This funding is used to support the corn industry through research, education, and promotion of Wisconsin-grown corn. Nominations are being accepted through November 1st.
DATCP will mail nomination forms to any producer who requests one prior to that date. The forms must be signed, notarized, and postmarked by November 1st and include the signatures of five eligible corn growers other than the nominee. Elected growers will serve three-year terms beginning February 1, 2023.
To request a nomination form email DATCPMarketOrders@wisconsin.gov. Completed forms should be mailed to WI DATCP, Marketing Order Program, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911.
