Foremost Farms USA, Cooperative
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
We’re a milk solids processing business owned by the dairy farm families who supply our milk. That’s what it means to be a cooperative – and it’s why our farmer-members have a vested interest in providing the highest-quality milk possible. They own Foremost Farms.
Lobbying Interests:
agriculture, business & cooperative issues
CEO Name:
Greg Schlafer
President & CEO
We’re a milk solids processing business owned by the dairy farm families who supply our milk. That’s what it means to be a cooperative – and it’s why our farmer-members have a vested interest in providing the highest-quality milk possible. They own Foremost Farms.
Lobbying Interests:
agriculture, business & cooperative issues
CEO Name:
Greg Schlafer
President & CEO
Contact
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Greg Schlafer
E10889 Penny Lane
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-8700
michelle@capgroupwi.com
http://www.foremostfarms.com
E10889 Penny Lane
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-8700
michelle@capgroupwi.com
http://www.foremostfarms.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew D Kussow | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/29/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Michelle Kussow | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/29/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Brandon Scholz | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/29/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2021 Special Session Senate Bill 1
Relating to: transactions with the Department of Workforce Development under the unemployment insurance law, funding for unemployment insurance modernization efforts, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 4
2/24/2021
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: transactions with the Department of Workforce Development under the unemployment insurance law, funding for unemployment insurance modernization efforts, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 4
For
Notification Date2/24/2021
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 22
Relating to: member meetings, bylaws, and emergency powers of a cooperative.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2021
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: member meetings, bylaws, and emergency powers of a cooperative.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/2/2021
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 478
Relating to: authorized activities and operations of credit unions, automated teller machines of financial institutions, repealing rules promulgated by the Department of Financial Institutions, and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures.
Bill Text and History
12/21/2021
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: authorized activities and operations of credit unions, automated teller machines of financial institutions, repealing rules promulgated by the Department of Financial Institutions, and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date12/21/2021
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 25
Relating to: member meetings, bylaws, and emergency powers of a cooperative.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 5
1/29/2021
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: member meetings, bylaws, and emergency powers of a cooperative.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 5
For
Notification Date1/29/2021
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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.
2/23/2021
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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.
2/23/2021
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
overweight vehicle permits
overweight vehicle permits
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2022
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
1/24/2022
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $21,000.00 |
2021 July - December $21,000.00 |
2022 January - June $21,000.00 |
2022 July - December $21,000.00 |
Total $84,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 6.25 |
2021 July - December 8.00 |
2022 January - June 2.00 |
2022 July - December 0.50 |
Total 16.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 28.75 |
2021 July - December 28.25 |
2022 January - June 10.25 |
2022 July - December 3.75 |
Total 71.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 30% |
Total 3% |
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