National Farmers Organization
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
General Farm Organization. Agricultural Issues
Lobbying Interests:
We are interested in state budget issues that affect agriculture, property tax issues, administrative issues that affect farmers in the DNR and DATCP.
Title:
State President
                            
                            General Farm Organization. Agricultural Issues
Lobbying Interests:
We are interested in state budget issues that affect agriculture, property tax issues, administrative issues that affect farmers in the DNR and DATCP.
Title:
State President
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
                        DH
                                            Don Hamm
4576 Blueberry Road
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2871
(608) 692-2871
dhamm@nfo.org
www.nfo.org
                                        
                                    4576 Blueberry Road
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2871
(608) 692-2871
dhamm@nfo.org
www.nfo.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 489
Relating to: financial assistance for the livestock premises registration program, a tax credit for livestock identification tags and tag-reading equipment, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/1/2012
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: financial assistance for the livestock premises registration program, a tax credit for livestock identification tags and tag-reading equipment, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date3/1/2012
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 602
Relating to: designation, modification, and termination of agricultural enterprise areas.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/1/2012
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: designation, modification, and termination of agricultural enterprise areas.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date3/1/2012
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 260
Relating to: allowing members of a dairy cooperative to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit in the next taxable year.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 237
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/1/2012
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: allowing members of a dairy cooperative to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit in the next taxable year.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 237
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/1/2012
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 349
Relating to: the confidentiality of information related to exemptions from the requirement to register livestock premises; membership of county land conservation committees; vehicle scale operators; and changing a reporting requirement for pesticide sales ...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 263
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/1/2012
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 confidentiality of information related to exemptions from the requirement to register livestock premises; membership of county land conservation committees; vehicle scale operators; and changing a reporting requirement for pesticide sales ...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 263
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date3/1/2012
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 410
Relating to: seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting manure.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 279
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/1/2012
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: seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting manure.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 279
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date3/1/2012
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 434
Relating to: operation of farm tractors on highways.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/1/2012
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: operation of farm tractors on highways.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/1/2012
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
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
                                                                                            Notification Date
5/16/2011
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                5/16/2011
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: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Natural Resources: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
5/16/2011
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                5/16/2011
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
5/16/2011
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                5/16/2011
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
Change in Producer Security Statute Ch. 126
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Change in Producer Security Statute Ch. 126
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
DATCP Citizen Board Appointments
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        DATCP Citizen Board Appointments
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
Discuss group health policy exclusions of work related injuries.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Discuss group health policy exclusions of work related injuries.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
Legislation to ammend Chapter 126 - Agricultural Producer Security Fund
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Legislation to ammend Chapter 126 - Agricultural Producer Security Fund
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
Potential bill to shift money from DNR to DATCP Ag Chem Management Program
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Potential bill to shift money from DNR to DATCP Ag Chem Management Program
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Comments
National Farmers Organization
                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Comments
National Farmers Organization
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Registration and identification of livestock premises.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Registration and identification of livestock premises.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
Working Lands Initiative
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Working Lands Initiative
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $5,070.00 | 2011 July - December $10,140.00 | 2012 January - June $5,070.00 | 2012 July - December $5,070.00 | Total $25,350.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 16.00 | 2011 July - December 22.00 | 2012 January - June 11.00 | 2012 July - December 0.00 | Total 49.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 92.00 | 2011 July - December 121.00 | 2012 January - June 84.00 | 2012 July - December 100.00 | Total 397.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: financial assistance for the livestock premises registration program, a tax credit for livestock identification tags and tag-reading equipment, and making an appropriation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June 5% | 2012 July - December 5% | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: designation, modification, and termination of agricultural enterprise areas. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June 5% | 2012 July - December 1% | Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: allowing members of a dairy cooperative to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit in the next taxable year. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June 5% | 2012 July - December 5% | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: the confidentiality of information related to exemptions from the requirement to register livestock premises; membership of county land conservation committees; vehicle scale operators; and changing a reporting requirement for pesticide sales (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection). 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June 5% | 2012 July - December 10% | Total 3% | 
                                                             Relating to: seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting manure. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June 5% | 2012 July - December 10% | Total 3% | 
                                                             Relating to: operation of farm tractors on highways. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June 5% | 2012 July - December 5% | Total 2% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 20% | 2011 July - December 25% | 2012 January - June 10% | 2012 July - December 15% | Total 19% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 20% | 2011 July - December 20% | 2012 January - June 5% | 2012 July - December 8% | Total 14% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 40% | 2011 July - December 35% | 2012 January - June 20% | 2012 July - December 20% | Total 30% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% | 2011 July - December 5% | 2012 January - June 2% | 2012 July - December 5% | Total 4% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% | 2011 July - December 5% | 2012 January - June 5% | 2012 July - December 5% | Total 5% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% | 2011 July - December 5% | 2012 January - June 2% | 2012 July - December | Total 3% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June 10% | 2012 July - December 6% | Total 5% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December 5% | 2012 January - June 1% | 2012 July - December 5% | Total 3% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June 5% | 2012 July - December | Total 1% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June 10% | 2012 July - December | Total 2% | 
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
                            Other Matters
No other matters found.