Producer Membership Benefits & Opportunities
The Dairy Business Association is a nonprofit organization of Wisconsin dairy farmers, milk processors and business partners who work together to boost the state’s dairy community. DBA’s members come from across the dairy spectrum, from farms of all sizes to cheesemakers to animal health companies, lenders, insurance providers and more.
We can help you with:
- Assistance with permitting questions and processes
- Planning for media interviews
Support for local government meetings (township or county)
Empowering your farm on sustainability and continuous improvement
Education through meetings and webinars on topics related to the success of your farm
Assistance with social media strategy
Full list of member benefits here!
"DBA is one of the best voices for agriculture when it comes to working with legislation, both new legislation and any amendments we need to make. They are the strongest voice for us at Redrock View Farms."
- Cody, Redrock View Farms
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Collective Success
DBA’s integrated approach, with farmers alongside industry partners, is a unique model that fosters collaboration and innovation for the collective good of the dairy community. We focus on advocating to advance the dairy industry at the state level. DBA represents more than 250,000 cows in Wisconsin and has over 650 members. Join us to protect our dairy businesses.
A Dairy Business Association membership is an investment in YOUR future
A DBA membership is an effective way for you to support our state and local lobbyists who are proactive in the legislative process, ensuring the future of the dairy community and advocating for you.
DBA is your farm connection to local and state Government
- Personal attention to help you interface with local and state government leaders and agencies
- Direct access to decision-makers at all levels of government through Voters Voice, DBA’s Speak Out Campaigns
- Participation in Dairy Day at the Capitol event (April 2023)
- Gain access to your state assembly person or senator as part of a DBA Legislative Engagement Team
DBA is your farm support team and information resourceto foster success
- Access to highly trained crisis management professionals with direct experience who can serve as advisors or spokespeople during a crisis
- PR/Media resources at your fingertips - including option to participate in media training & crisis communication workshops
- Member only quarterly market & policy update webinars and advisories regarding critical state statutes, regulatory issues and on-farm issues
- Dedicated member services representative who will partner with you on-farm and prioritize your needs
DBA is your farm social and professional connection
- Opportunity to network with progressive dairy community leaders from across the nation
- Invites to member-only events including Farmer to Farmer Policy Picnics, Annual Golf Outing, Packer Tailgate Party, Dairy Strong conference and more.
- Assistance and support if you choose to run as a candidate for a public office
Producer membership
Eligibility: Any person or entity that owns dairy cows, heifers, calves or livestock
Annual Investment:
- First-year rate: $0.90 per mature animal
- Renewal rate: $1.80 per mature animal
- For heifer/calf growers only:
- Heifer/calf rate: $.60 per animal
See what others say about DBA membership here!
Check out DBA's issues here!
For more information on producer membership, contact us at
info@voiceofmilk.com or call 920-883-0020.
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