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Farm News: Big Interest In WMMB Board PositionscommentsPosted: 03.16.2010 Is it a sign of discontent? The WI Department of Agriculture and the WI Milk Marketing Board are reporting tremendous interest from dairy farmers in becoming a part of the WMMB Board of Directors. Some districts open for elections have as many as 5 active dairy farmers on the ballot for the vote. In total - there are 21 nominees that have been certified to be on the ballots. Here are the candidates and their representing districts:
District 3 Lincoln, Oneida, Price, Taylor
Candidate: Ed Jasurda
District 6 Chippewa, Eau Claire
Candidate:Patricia Boettcher
Candidate: Vivian Thompson
District 9 Menominee, Shawano, Waupaca
Candidate: Teri Karcz
Candidate: Donald Robaidek
Candidate: Jeff Strassburg
District 12 Portage, Waushara, Wood
Candidate: David Doolittle
Candidate: Ken Heiman
District 15 Adams, Juneau, Monroe
Candidate: Duane Chapman
Candidate: Mary Cook
Candidate: Joel Greeno
Candidate: Sandra Madland
District 18 Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington, Waukesha
Candidate: John Fischer
Candidate: Joan Oberhaus
Candidate: James Stemper
Candidate: Dean Strauss
Candidate: Mike Winker
District 21 Crawford, Vernon
Candidate: Mark Levendoski
Candidate: Judith Wubbenhorst
District 24 Dane, Jefferson
Candidate: Karen Endres
Candidate: Tina Hinchley
DATCP confirmed that each candidate is an active dairy producer selling milk into commercial channels and living in the district where nominated. In addition, DATCP certified each candidate’s nomination form, which included five signatures from active dairy producers within the district and a notarized "Affidavit of Eligibility" requirement.
To vote, DATCP will distribute mail-in ballots in mid-April to dairy producers who live within the eight districts. Producers who do not receive a ballot by April 16 should call Noel Favia at (608) 224-5140. Elections will be held through April 24, 2010, with results announced later in May. For more election information, please visit www.wmmb.com/elections |
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