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:
Michelle Hoffman
                            
                            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:
Michelle Hoffman
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Michelle Hoffman
8426 Borgwardt Lane
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 758-2988
wapac1987@gmail.com
http://www.wapac.info/
                                        
                                    8426 Borgwardt Lane
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 758-2988
wapac1987@gmail.com
http://www.wapac.info/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 310
Relating to: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/9/2025
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 a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Undisclosed
                                                                                                Notification Date6/9/2025
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 439
Relating to: eligibility of a highway for an agricultural roads improvement program grant. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/22/2025
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: eligibility of a highway for an agricultural roads improvement program grant. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/22/2025
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 326
Relating to: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/16/2025
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 a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Undisclosed
                                                                                                Notification Date6/16/2025
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 443
Relating to: eligibility of a highway for an agricultural roads improvement program grant. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/30/2025
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: eligibility of a highway for an agricultural roads improvement program grant. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/30/2025
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: Agricultural Resource Management
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/21/2025
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
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/21/2025
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
Natural Resources: Environmental Management
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Natural Resources: Environmental Management
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/21/2025
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
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Revenue: Collection of Taxes
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/21/2025
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
Revenue: State and Local Finance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Revenue: State and Local Finance
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/21/2025
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
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/21/2025
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
2/21/2025
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/21/2025
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
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WPDES Permitting for Livestock Farms
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        WPDES Permitting for Livestock Farms
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/15/2025
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
1/15/2025
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
Farmer-led Conservation Initiatives
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Farmer-led Conservation Initiatives
                                                                                    Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            1/7/2025
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
2025-27 Biennial Budget Bill
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        2025-27 Biennial Budget Bill
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/13/2024
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
12/13/2024
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
| 2025 January - June | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $12,150.00 | Total $12,150.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 2.15 | Total 2.15 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 28.35 | Total 28.35 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 10% | 
                                                             Relating to: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 10% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 10% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 10% | 
| 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 20% | 
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.