Board of Directors 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.

Eight Districts are up for Election

In 2026, nine 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 1 – Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn counties
District 4 – Barron and Polk counties
District 7 – Clark County
District 10 – Brown, Door and Kewaunee counties
District 13 – Buffalo, Pepin and Pierce counties
District 16 – Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Marquette counties
District 19 – Columbia and Dodge counties
District 22 – Grant County
District 25 - Green, Rock and Walworth counties

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.

  • DATCP Press Release - Nomination Period Open for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election
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.