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
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
Contact
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Greg Schlafer
8401 Greenway Blvd.
Middleton, WI 53562
6082257477
michellekussow@gmail.com
http://www.foremostfarms.com
8401 Greenway Blvd.
Middleton, WI 53562
6082257477
michellekussow@gmail.com
http://www.foremostfarms.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew D Kussow | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 1/3/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Michelle Kussow | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 1/3/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2023
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: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/7/2023
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 244
Relating to: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/3/2023
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: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/3/2023
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 440
Relating to: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/29/2023
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: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/29/2023
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 831
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized dairy products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/4/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized dairy products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/4/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 952
Relating to: labeling a food product as a type of milk and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: labeling a food product as a type of milk and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/16/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 999
Relating to: labeling food as a type of dairy product or as a dairy ingredient and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/26/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: labeling food as a type of dairy product or as a dairy ingredient and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/26/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/23/2023
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: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/23/2023
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 247
Relating to: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 13
4/25/2023
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: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 13
For
Notification Date4/25/2023
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 431
Relating to: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 158
9/13/2023
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: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 158
For
Notification Date9/13/2023
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 781
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized dairy products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/11/2023
First Communication Date
12/4/2023
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 sale of unpasteurized dairy products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/11/2023
First Communication Date
12/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
seasonal road weight exemptions
seasonal road weight exemptions
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/15/2023
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
3/15/2023
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
overweight vehicle permits
overweight vehicle permits
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/1/2023
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
1/1/2023
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
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $21,000.00 |
2023 July - December $21,000.00 |
2024 January - June $21,000.00 |
Total $63,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 7.50 |
2023 July - December 9.50 |
2024 January - June 4.75 |
Total 21.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 50.75 |
2023 July - December 56.50 |
2024 January - June 20.00 |
Total 127.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
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
(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