Wisconsin Farmers Union
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Farmers Union membership is made up of people from all walks of agriculture and life. From conventional to organic, rural to urban, our members find community in an organization that empowers them to have a voice in the issues that affect them. Wisconsin Farmers Union isn't just for farmers. We also welcome rural residents and consumers who want to participate in our programs and advocate for family farming.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting agriculture, including farming, land use planning, property taxes, rural infrastructure, agri-tourism, farm-based renewable energy, water quality, and access to health care for farmers and rural residents, campaign finance reform and nonpartisan redistricting, local food procurement, and anti-trust/anti-monopoly policy.
CEO Name:
Julie Keown-Bomar
The Wisconsin Farmers Union membership is made up of people from all walks of agriculture and life. From conventional to organic, rural to urban, our members find community in an organization that empowers them to have a voice in the issues that affect them. Wisconsin Farmers Union isn't just for farmers. We also welcome rural residents and consumers who want to participate in our programs and advocate for family farming.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting agriculture, including farming, land use planning, property taxes, rural infrastructure, agri-tourism, farm-based renewable energy, water quality, and access to health care for farmers and rural residents, campaign finance reform and nonpartisan redistricting, local food procurement, and anti-trust/anti-monopoly policy.
CEO Name:
Julie Keown-Bomar
Contact
MCR
Michelle C Ramirez-White
30 W. Mifflin St., Suite 905
Madison, WI 53703
(715) 450-9507
mramirezwhite@wisconsinfarmersunion.com
http://www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com
30 W. Mifflin St., Suite 905
Madison, WI 53703
(715) 450-9507
mramirezwhite@wisconsinfarmersunion.com
http://www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 48
Relating to: providing state aid to reimburse public and private schools that provide free meals to all pupils for the costs of those meals and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/13/2025
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: providing state aid to reimburse public and private schools that provide free meals to all pupils for the costs of those meals and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/13/2025
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 118
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/18/2025
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: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/18/2025
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 145
Relating to: passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions.
Bill Text and History
7/1/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/1/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 147
Relating to: the right to repair agricultural equipment, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/2/2025
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: the right to repair agricultural equipment, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/2/2025
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 222
Relating to: a sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/22/2025
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: a sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/22/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 288
Relating to: labeling plants as beneficial to pollinators. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/19/2025
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: labeling plants as beneficial to pollinators. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/19/2025
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 289
Relating to: ban on the use of certain insecticides by the Department of Natural Resources.
Bill Text and History
6/19/2025
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: ban on the use of certain insecticides by the Department of Natural Resources.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/19/2025
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 290
Relating to: special registration plates to support protecting pollinators and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/19/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: special registration plates to support protecting pollinators and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/19/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 291
Relating to: native prairie and forage plants.
Bill Text and History
6/19/2025
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: native prairie and forage plants.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/19/2025
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 67
Relating to: providing state aid to reimburse public and private schools that provide free meals to all pupils for the costs of those meals and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/13/2025
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: providing state aid to reimburse public and private schools that provide free meals to all pupils for the costs of those meals and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/13/2025
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 113
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/18/2025
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: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/18/2025
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 148
Relating to: the right to repair agricultural equipment, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/2/2025
First Communication Date
4/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: the right to repair agricultural equipment, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/2/2025
First Communication Date
4/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 150
Relating to: passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions.
Bill Text and History
7/1/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/1/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal 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
3/5/2025
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.
3/5/2025
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
3/5/2025
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.
3/5/2025
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
3/5/2025
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.
3/5/2025
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
Workforce Development: Workforce Development
Workforce Development: Workforce Development
Notification Date
3/5/2025
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.
3/5/2025
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
Childcare Workers Wage increase
Childcare Workers Wage increase
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/22/2025
First Communication Date
1/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WECAN childcare request to raise WI childcare worker wages by $10 an hour.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/22/2025
First Communication Date
1/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WECAN childcare request to raise WI childcare worker wages by $10 an hour.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Safe Roads Program under WI-DOT
Safe Roads Program under WI-DOT
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/22/2025
First Communication Date
1/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
This is in relation Safe Roads, or Drivers License for All campaign, aimed to re-instate IDs and drivers' licenses for non-citizens in WI.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/22/2025
First Communication Date
1/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
This is in relation Safe Roads, or Drivers License for All campaign, aimed to re-instate IDs and drivers' licenses for non-citizens in WI.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WI-Local Food Purchase Assistance program
WI-Local Food Purchase Assistance program
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2025
First Communication Date
1/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Program run through federal funding currently.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2025
First Communication Date
1/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Program run through federal funding currently.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.