Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants (WAPAC) was formed in 1987 to provide a unified voice for professionals advising farmers in Wisconsin. WAPAC's diverse membership includes crop consultants, animal nutritionists, veterinarians, farm managers, educators and other farm industry advisors, giving the Association many sources of experience from which to tap for problem solving. WAPAC's goal is to promote the profession of agricultural consulting, contribute to the industry and state through public service and to elevate the public's perception of the role of consultants in agriculture.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues affecting Wisconsin agriculture and agribusiness.
CEO Name:
Melisa Skwor
Executive Secretary
The Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants (WAPAC) was formed in 1987 to provide a unified voice for professionals advising farmers in Wisconsin. WAPAC's diverse membership includes crop consultants, animal nutritionists, veterinarians, farm managers, educators and other farm industry advisors, giving the Association many sources of experience from which to tap for problem solving. WAPAC's goal is to promote the profession of agricultural consulting, contribute to the industry and state through public service and to elevate the public's perception of the role of consultants in agriculture.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues affecting Wisconsin agriculture and agribusiness.
CEO Name:
Melisa Skwor
Executive Secretary
Contact
MS
Melisa Skwor
2 E. Mifflin St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 963-6213
wapac1987@gmail.com
http://www.wapac.info/
2 E. Mifflin St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 963-6213
wapac1987@gmail.com
http://www.wapac.info/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 547
Relating to: permitting and mitigation requirements for nonfederal and artificial wetlands and state assumption of the federal regulatory program governing the discharge of dredged or fill material into navigable waters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 183
2/14/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: permitting and mitigation requirements for nonfederal and artificial wetlands and state assumption of the federal regulatory program governing the discharge of dredged or fill material into navigable waters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 183
For
Notification Date2/14/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 946
Relating to: producer led watershed protection grants and transferring moneys within the environmental fund. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 196
2/15/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: producer led watershed protection grants and transferring moneys within the environmental fund. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 196
For
Notification Date2/15/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 600
Relating to: permitting and mitigation requirements for nonfederal and artificial wetlands and state assumption of the federal regulatory program governing the discharge of dredged or fill material into navigable waters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: permitting and mitigation requirements for nonfederal and artificial wetlands and state assumption of the federal regulatory program governing the discharge of dredged or fill material into navigable waters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 796
Relating to: producer led watershed protection grants and transferring moneys within the environmental fund. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/15/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: producer led watershed protection grants and transferring moneys within the environmental fund. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/15/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Livestock facility siting
Scope Statement
SS 012_16
1/2/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Livestock facility siting
Scope Statement
SS 012_16
None
Notification Date1/2/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Runoff management and nonpoint source performance standards and concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rule revisions to incorporate by reference those performance standards
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Runoff management and nonpoint source performance standards and concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rule revisions to incorporate by reference those performance standards
Scope Statement
SS 064_16
4/26/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Runoff management and nonpoint source performance standards and concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rule revisions to incorporate by reference those performance standards
Scope Statement
SS 064_16
For
Notification Date4/26/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2019-21 State Budget Bill
2019-21 State Budget Bill
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/10/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/10/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Appointment of Sheila Harsdorf as Secretary of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of Sheila Harsdorf as Secretary of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Appointment of Sheila Harsdorf as Secretary of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/9/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/9/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $750.00 |
2017 July - December $5,651.00 |
2018 January - June $2,400.00 |
2018 July - December $270.00 |
Total $9,071.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 1.00 |
2017 July - December 1.85 |
2018 January - June 1.45 |
2018 July - December 0.40 |
Total 4.70 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 1.50 |
2017 July - December 16.80 |
2018 January - June 6.55 |
2018 July - December 0.50 |
Total 25.35 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: producer led watershed protection grants and transferring moneys within the environmental fund. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: producer led watershed protection grants and transferring moneys within the environmental fund. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: permitting and mitigation requirements for nonfederal and artificial wetlands and state assumption of the federal regulatory program governing the discharge of dredged or fill material into navigable waters. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: permitting and mitigation requirements for nonfederal and artificial wetlands and state assumption of the federal regulatory program governing the discharge of dredged or fill material into navigable waters. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Runoff management and nonpoint source performance standards and concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rule revisions to incorporate by reference those performance standards
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 100% |
2017 July - December 100% |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 80% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 100% |
Total 6% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.