Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Dairy manufacturers and suppliers.

Lobbying Interests:
Policy areas including dairy regulation; environmental policy and regulation; taxation and labor issues; dairy producer related legislation; food safety issues; transportation.

CEO Name:
John Umhoefer

Contact
JTU
John T. Umhoefer
5117 West Terrace Drive Suite 402
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 286-1001
jumhoefer@wischeesemakers.org
http://www.wischeesemakers.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Jacob Burbach Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/8/2025 Withdrawn On N/A
Rebekah A Sweeney Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/8/2025 Withdrawn On N/A
John T Umhoefer Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/8/2025 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Food Security
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Food Security

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/8/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/8/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/8/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Rulemaking Related to Land Application of Industrial Wastewater
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rulemaking Related to Land Application of Industrial Wastewater

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2025
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.

Rulemaking Related to NR 151, Control of Nitrates in Highly Permeable Soils
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rulemaking Related to NR 151, Control of Nitrates in Highly Permeable Soils

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2025
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.

Rulemaking Related to NR 214, Nitrogen Limits for Soil Treatment Systems
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rulemaking Related to NR 214, Nitrogen Limits for Soil Treatment Systems

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2025
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.

Broadband Access and Affordability
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Broadband Access and Affordability

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/4/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Dairy Innovation Hub Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dairy Innovation Hub Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/4/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

DATCP Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DATCP Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/4/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Raw Milk Sales
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Raw Milk Sales

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/4/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
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
WCMA members oppose raw milk sales due to public health and economic risks.

Truth-in-Food Labeling
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Truth-in-Food Labeling

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/4/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
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
WCMA members strongly oppose the use of "milk," "cheese," or other dairy terms for foods made from milk alternatives.

Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/4/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Workforce Support
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workforce Support

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/4/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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