Board of Director Election Process

Each year, one-third of the 25-member Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc. (WMMB) doing business as Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) board of directors, is elected to three-year terms.  Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin directors review and approve the organization’s annual plan and budget,  monitor operations and financial affairs, set Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin policies,and serve on one of two standing committees – Channel Management or Communications. All directors must be active dairy producers who sell milk into commercial channels and live in the district where they are nominated.

 
 

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Eight Districts are up for Election

In 2025, eight districts are up for election. The Director Candidate Information page provides background about Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and highlights director roles, responsibilities and compensation. The districts up for election are:
District 3 - Lincoln, Oneida, Price, and Taylor counties
District 6 - Chippewa and Eau Claire counties
District 9 - Menominee, Shawano, and Waupaca counties
District 12 - Portage, Waushara, and Wood counties
District 15 - Adams, Juneau, and Monroe counties
District 18 - Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington, and Waukesha counties
District 21 - Crawford and Vernon counties
District 24 - Dane and Jefferson counties 

Election Process Questions / Concerns

Questions regarding elections should be directed to DATCP’s Market Orders staff at 608-224-5046 or DATCPMarketOrders@wisconsin.gov. If you have any questions specific to Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, contact Tina Peterson at 608-577-6842.

Stay Informed and Up to Date

As information (e.g. press releases, calendars, bios, links) becomes available during the election process, it will be added below.