Dairy Business Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Dairy community

Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and regulatory approaches that help the dairy community to be more successful

CEO Name:
Tim Trotter

Contact
CLZ
Chad L. Zuleger
2763 Manitowoc Rd
Green Bay, WI 54311
608-345-6906
czuleger@dairyforward.com
http://www.dairyforward.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Shawn W Pfaff Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/3/2025 Withdrawn On N/A
Chad Zuleger Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/3/2025 Withdrawn On N/A
Erin Tomasik Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 6/2/2025 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 30
Assembly Bill 30
Relating to: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/11/2025
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 50
Assembly Bill 50
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/11/2025
First Communication Date
7/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 93
Assembly Bill 93
Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/8/2025
First Communication Date
4/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 118
Assembly Bill 118
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/12/2025
First Communication Date
3/11/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 219
Assembly Bill 219
Relating to: a tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/3/2025
First Communication Date
6/3/2025
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 7
Senate Bill 7
Relating to: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/11/2025
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 45
Senate Bill 45
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2025 Wisconsin Act 15

For
Notification Date
7/11/2025
First Communication Date
7/2/2025
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 78
Senate Bill 78
Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/3/2025
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
Senate Bill 113
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/12/2025
First Communication Date
3/11/2025
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 213
Senate Bill 213
Relating to: a tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/3/2025
First Communication Date
6/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Food Safety and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Food Safety and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Natural Resources: Environmental Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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.

Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Foreign ownership of agricultural land
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Foreign ownership of agricultural land

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/11/2025
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.

State Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Farm and Industry Short Course
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Farm and Industry Short Course

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Implements of husbandry
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implements of husbandry

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

County Conservation Staff Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
County Conservation Staff Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

WI Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WI Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

WI Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) - Livestock Premises Registration Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WI Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) - Livestock Premises Registration Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Critical Agricultural Road Improvement Grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Critical Agricultural Road Improvement Grants

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Dairy Processor Grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dairy Processor Grants

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Cover Crop Insurance Rebate Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cover Crop Insurance Rebate Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Nitrogen Optimization Grant Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nitrogen Optimization Grant Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Supply chain issues related to production agriculture
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Supply chain issues related to production agriculture

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Workforce development (labor) issues related to production agriculture
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workforce development (labor) issues related to production agriculture

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Local ordinances related to livestock operations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local ordinances related to livestock operations

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Rural economic development, including expanding rural broadband
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rural economic development, including expanding rural broadband

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

The practice of veterinary medicine and its impact on the state's dairy farms
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The practice of veterinary medicine and its impact on the state's dairy farms

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

The use of digesters and other manure treatment technology
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The use of digesters and other manure treatment technology

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Support for bills calling for fair and accurate labeling of milk, dairy products, meat and their imitators.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for bills calling for fair and accurate labeling of milk, dairy products, meat and their imitators.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Transportation and application of manure
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation and application of manure

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Regulations pertaining to ground and surface water quality as well as agriculture's role in protecting or improving the quality of our water
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulations pertaining to ground and surface water quality as well as agriculture's role in protecting or improving the quality of our water

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

The extent of local authority over farm siting regulations, water quality standards, and road use restrictions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The extent of local authority over farm siting regulations, water quality standards, and road use restrictions

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Ensuring adequate funding for agricultural and water quality research at UW System schools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ensuring adequate funding for agricultural and water quality research at UW System schools.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Local road funding and agriculture's use of local roads
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local road funding and agriculture's use of local roads

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Regulations pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulations pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

ATCP 51 - Livestock Facility Siting Law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ATCP 51 - Livestock Facility Siting Law

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Maintaining or increasing state support for farmer-led watershed initiatives
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintaining or increasing state support for farmer-led watershed initiatives

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Transportation weight limits related to milk hauling and other agriculture uses
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation weight limits related to milk hauling and other agriculture uses

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Improving the functionality of the state's CAFO permitting program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Improving the functionality of the state's CAFO permitting program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Manure treatment and processing techniques and technologies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Manure treatment and processing techniques and technologies

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Improvements to the CDL process and requirements for farmers, custom operators and others involved in agriculture
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Improvements to the CDL process and requirements for farmers, custom operators and others involved in agriculture

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

Issues pertaining to Wisconsin's non-point program and water quality
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues pertaining to Wisconsin's non-point program and water quality

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

The management of a nutrient trading clearinghouse
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The management of a nutrient trading clearinghouse

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.

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.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures