The Governor last session in his budget proposed a total re-write of the farmland preservation program. The only proposal that was approved by the legislature was the elimination of the 35 acre minimum lot size. Now local governments can establish their own minimum lot size in exclusive ag zones. Support revamping the program because the existing program is declining due to the lack of participation and the impact of use value assessment. Stray voltage remains an ongoing concern for Wisconsin dairy farmers.
Funding comes from assessments on public utilities and electric cooperatives.
Support continuation of stray voltage research. Oppose singling out farmers over other parts of society when collecting pesticide use information. A rapidly rising concern to most Wisconsin farm families is the drastic increases in health care costs. The concept is that small business owners will join in the pool and gain the purchasing powers of larger corporations. Keep farmers informed about the program.