MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors has endorsed Senator Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate, along with Representatives Derrick Van Orden and Thomas Tiffany for Congress. “Senator Baldwin, Representative Van Orden and Representative Tiffany support Wisconsin agriculture through engaging directly with the farming community in their districts,” said WFBF President Brad Olson. Sen. Baldwin, first elected to the Senate in 2013, has been a steadfast advocate for Wisconsin agriculture. She has led efforts to enforce FDA labeling standards through the Dairy Pride Act and creating the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative. First created in 2018 through the farm bill, Sen. Baldwin’s DBII program helps cheesemakers and dairy businesses develop new products, meet market demands and expand markets. Since its creation, the program has delivered almost $40 million to help Wisconsin dairy businesses. Rep. Tiffany, elected to Congress in 2020, has been a strong supporter of Wisconsin farmers. Rep. Tiffany has led efforts to delist wolves in Wisconsin, shepherding the Trust the Science Act through the House and speaking passionately about requiring milk in schools. His efforts to promote rural development, including improving infrastructure, broadband access, and other resources vital to rural and farming communities. Rep. Van Orden is serving his first term in congress and is Wisconsin’s first member of the House Committee on Agriculture in more than 10 years. Rep. Van Orden, casually dubbed the Cheese King of the House, has been an outspoken advocate for Wisconsin agriculture by leading efforts to bring whole milk to schools, require schools to provide flavored milk and allow farms to diversify their income through the Next Generation Fuels Act. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau looks forward to working with Senator Baldwin, Representative Van Orden and Representative Tiffany as they work on behalf of Wisconsin farmers,” added Olson. “Each have demonstrated strong support for policies that tackle the critical challenges faced by farmers and the agricultural industry, including securing crop insurance, expanding policies that open up markets for American agricultural products and advancing agricultural research and innovation.” The WFBF Board of Directors also endorsed Representatives Fitzgerald, Grothman and Steil, each of whom has been honored with the “Friend of Farm Bureau” award by the American Farm Bureau Federation. This recognition highlights their commitment to supporting American farmers and advocating for the agricultural community in Congress.
