Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Educate and promote safe, profitable and environmentally responsible development, manufacture, distribution, storage, sale and use of agricultural inputs and services.
Lobbying Interests:
Our primary interest lies in agriculture, air, land and water quality etc. as they relate to fertilizer and ag chemical use. However the majority of our members operate retail businesses and as such are interested in worker and employment related issues, transportation and other small business issues. We work for a favorable business climate for our members and their customers to operate their farms and businesses in.
Title:
Executive Director
Educate and promote safe, profitable and environmentally responsible development, manufacture, distribution, storage, sale and use of agricultural inputs and services.
Lobbying Interests:
Our primary interest lies in agriculture, air, land and water quality etc. as they relate to fertilizer and ag chemical use. However the majority of our members operate retail businesses and as such are interested in worker and employment related issues, transportation and other small business issues. We work for a favorable business climate for our members and their customers to operate their farms and businesses in.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Michael Turner
2317 International Ln Ste 102
Madison, WI 53704-3154
(608) 249-4070
(608) 249-5311
wfca@choiceonemail.com
2317 International Ln Ste 102
Madison, WI 53704-3154
(608) 249-4070
(608) 249-5311
wfca@choiceonemail.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Ahner | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/8/2003 | Withdrawn On 4/27/2004 |
| Amy Winters | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/8/2003 | Withdrawn On 4/27/2004 |
| Michael Turner | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/27/2004 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: decreasing appropriations; lapsing moneys from certain program revenue appropriation accounts to the general fund; transferring moneys from certain segregated funds to the general fund; increasing funding for out-of-state inmate contracts and ...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 1
2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: decreasing appropriations; lapsing moneys from certain program revenue appropriation accounts to the general fund; transferring moneys from certain segregated funds to the general fund; increasing funding for out-of-state inmate contracts and ...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 1
None
Notification Date2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 46
relating to: creating an Office of Public Intervenor in the Department of Justice.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: creating an Office of Public Intervenor in the Department of Justice.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 267
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...
Bill Text and History
11/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 380
relating to: the applicability of rules concerning the storage of bulk fertilizer and bulk pesticides.
Bill Text and History
6/16/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the applicability of rules concerning the storage of bulk fertilizer and bulk pesticides.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/16/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 61
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain in...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 276
3/17/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain in...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 276
For
Notification Date3/17/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 100
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 145
10/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 145
For
Notification Date10/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 204
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 101
11/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 101
For
Notification Date11/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 246
relating to: periods in which state agencies will act on certain applications, approval of certain applications, refunds of fees, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
10/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: periods in which state agencies will act on certain applications, approval of certain applications, refunds of fees, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Notification Date
3/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
3/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System
Notification Date
3/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
3/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 35 and 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 573 (9/15/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 03-119
3/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 35 and 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 573 (9/15/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 03-119
Other
Notification Date3/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
Fertilizer bulk storage.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 564 (1/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-108
3/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
Fertilizer bulk storage.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 564 (1/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-108
Other
Notification Date3/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
Pesticide bulk storage
Scope Statement
Register Number: 564 (1/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-108
3/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
Pesticide bulk storage
Scope Statement
Register Number: 564 (1/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-108
Other
Notification Date3/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 5/2/2004. ATCP 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 5/2/2004. ATCP 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 5/2/2004. ATCP 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
8/5/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
8/5/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Fertilizer bulk storage.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Fertilizer bulk storage.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
8/5/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
8/5/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Pesticide bulk storage
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Pesticide bulk storage
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/5/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/5/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drafting of Legislation pertaining to the statewide regulation of fertilizers
Drafting of Legislation pertaining to the statewide regulation of fertilizers
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
10/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
10/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to state laws pertaining to the bulk storage of pesticides and fertilizers
Changes to state laws pertaining to the bulk storage of pesticides and fertilizers
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0824/1 - Regulatory reform for small business
LRB-0824/1 - Regulatory reform for small business
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Penalties for the illegal sale of pesticides
Penalties for the illegal sale of pesticides
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
creating a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the
business of farming
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
creating a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming
creating a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to state statutes regarding weight limits for hauling farm inputs and products
Changes to state statutes regarding weight limits for hauling farm inputs and products
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Changes to the Agrichemical Management Fund and Agrichemical Clean-Up fund including funding sources and how fees are collected
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to the Agrichemical Management Fund and Agrichemical Clean-Up fund including funding sources and how fees are collected
Changes to the Agrichemical Management Fund and Agrichemical Clean-Up fund including funding sources and how fees are collected
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Version of Federal Data Quality Act
State Version of Federal Data Quality Act
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 140 changes - Groundwater Standards for alachlor esa
NR 140 changes - Groundwater Standards for alachlor esa
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/19/2002
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/19/2002
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2003-2005 state budget - DATCP
2003-2005 state budget - DATCP
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/18/2002
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/18/2002
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $8,780.43 |
2004 July - December $9,914.62 |
Total $18,695.05 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 58.25 |
2004 July - December 73.75 |
Total 132.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 183.75 |
2004 July - December 114.00 |
Total 297.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: the applicability of rules concerning the storage of bulk fertilizer and bulk pesticides.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 50% |
2004 July - December |
Total 28% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 15% |
Total 7% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 15% |
Total 7% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 20% |
Total 9% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 5% |
2004 July - December 5% |
Total 5% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 5% |
2004 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 5% |
2004 July - December 10% |
Total 7% |
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 5/2/2004. ATCP 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December 5% |
Total 8% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 15% |
2004 July - December 10% |
Total 13% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 10% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication