WCMA today thanked USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin on the announcement of $11 million in new funding for the Baldwin-championed Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. The funding includes $3.45 million for the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance, run by WCMA and the Center for Dairy Research, which offers grants and technical assistance to small- and mid-sized dairy businesses. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwhcwRJu
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
Dairy Product Manufacturing
Madison, WI 9,490 followers
Since 1891, serving dairy processors and their supplier partners across the United States and worldwide...
About us
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association gives voice to Wisconsin dairy processors on national and state issues that impact our businesses. WCMA is an active advocate for fair and reasonable regulation and legislation both in Washington D.C. and in Wisconsin. Through internal newsletters and constant communication in national media, WCMA works to maintain a positive, competitive climate for dairy manufacturers and marketers. WCMA also offers training and education programs, industry recognition, scholarship opportunities, and much more.
- Website
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http://www.wischeesemakers.org
External link for Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
- Industry
- Dairy Product Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Madison, WI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1891
- Specialties
- cheese, dairy processing, dairy manufacturing, agriculture, public policy, dairy industry, training, and education
Locations
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Primary
5117 W Terrace Dr
Madison, WI 53718, US
Employees at Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
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Kirsten Strohmenger
Contest Director at Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
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John Umhoefer
Executive Director at Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
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Judy Keller
Events Director at Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
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Rebekah Sweeney
Senior Director, Programs & Policy at Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
Updates
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New WCMA supplier member Thermaline is a manufacturer of heat exchangers distributed worldwide to a variety of industries. Visit Thermaline.com to learn more!
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Many thanks to the representatives of Indonesia's dairy industry who visited Wisconsin this week! Indonesia imports American dairy products from 127 facilities in the U.S., including 22 in Wisconsin. WCMA was pleased to partner with our friends at the Center for Dairy Research and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to build connections and showcase our state's dairy processing excellence on the visit, which was supported in part by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports.
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WCMA Contest Director Kirsten Strohmenger and longtime WCMA leaders Steve Stettler of Decatur Dairy Inc and Dave Buholzer of Klondike Cheese Company are bringing their extensive cheese knowledge to Switzerland this week through a unique opportunity: serving as judges at the Swiss Cheese Awards!
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All dairy manufacturers, processors, and industry suppliers are welcome at the next meeting of the Dairy Food Safety Alliance on October 24, sponsored by QualiTru Sampling Systems (Formerly QMI)! Join WCMA and the Center for Dairy Research in-person or online for networking, education, and the latest updates on food safety research and regulation: https://loom.ly/EGnI90s
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Are you making the trip to World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin this week? Stop by booth EH4423 now through Friday to meet our staff and learn more about how WCMA serves the dairy processing industry.
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"Boa viagem" to the WCMA members exploring Portugal's dairy processing industry as part of WCMA's latest international Cheese Technology Tour! Earlier this week, the group visited Grupo Montiqueijo, a fresh cow's milk cheese producer in the mountains north of Lisbon.
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New WCMA supplier member Patriot Metals, based in Central Wisconsin, is a stainless steel supplier for small and medium-sized businesses. Visit patriotmetalsusa.com to learn more!
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Big news: Registration is now open for CheeseCon 2025, proudly hosted by WCMA and our partners at the Center for Dairy Research! Visit CheeseCon.org now to save 20 percent and get all the early details on CheeseCon's networking events, marketing opportunities, tabletop exhibits, and much more.
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New WCMA supplier member Custom Steam Solutions (USA), Inc. designs & engineers thermal systems, supplies and builds packages, installs/commissions customized to your requirements, and provides after-sales support. Visit customsteam.com to learn more!