MADISON - Ag Day at the Capitol will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Monona Terrace. Ag Day at the Capitol is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about state issues and meet with their state legislators.
Topics on the legislative plate are expected to be proposed changes to rules and definitions of implements of husbandry (farm machinery) and animal welfare.
"The difference this day makes for agriculture is tremendous," said Jim Holte, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President. "By having farmers from across the state taking part, our legislative leaders will have no doubt about the needs and opportunities for a growing agricultural economy in Wisconsin."
Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with introductions at 11:30 a.m. A lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. At 12:45 p.m., an issue briefing and appearance by Governor Scott Walker is planned. At 2:30 p.m., attendees will then walk up the street to the state capitol to meet with their legislators in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate.
Those who attend should contact the offices of their legislators in advance to schedule an appointment between 3 and 5 p.m. for Wednesday, Jan. 29.
To register, contact the Wisconsin Farm Bureau at 800-261-3276 by Thursday, Jan. 23 for a cost of $25. Late registrations will cost $30. A copy of the registration form is available at www.wfbf.com.
Topics on the legislative plate are expected to be proposed changes to rules and definitions of implements of husbandry (farm machinery) and animal welfare.
"The difference this day makes for agriculture is tremendous," said Jim Holte, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President. "By having farmers from across the state taking part, our legislative leaders will have no doubt about the needs and opportunities for a growing agricultural economy in Wisconsin."
Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with introductions at 11:30 a.m. A lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. At 12:45 p.m., an issue briefing and appearance by Governor Scott Walker is planned. At 2:30 p.m., attendees will then walk up the street to the state capitol to meet with their legislators in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate.
Those who attend should contact the offices of their legislators in advance to schedule an appointment between 3 and 5 p.m. for Wednesday, Jan. 29.
To register, contact the Wisconsin Farm Bureau at 800-261-3276 by Thursday, Jan. 23 for a cost of $25. Late registrations will cost $30. A copy of the registration form is available at www.wfbf.com.
