The Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council has held its first meeting. The council helps guide the initiatives created through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports, a collaborative project between the state Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to promote the export of Wisconsin ag products. Republican state senator Joan Ballweg of Markesan is an ex-officio member of the council. Ballweg says she is confident Wisconsin exports can continue to grow. Wisconsin ag exports reached an all-time high of nearly $4 billion in 2021.
