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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the results of the 2025 election for the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Newly elected growers have commenced their three-year terms on July 1, 2025.

The board consists of nine growers distributed across three districts in Wisconsin, with an additional at-large member elected every third year. The members are responsible for managing the collection and allocation of over $2 million in assessment fees contributed by potato growers in the state. These funds support various initiatives aimed at promoting and advancing the potato industry through research, education, and marketing efforts focused on Wisconsin-grown potatoes.

The regions represented by these board members include a wide array of counties throughout Wisconsin. Some notable areas include Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron Kewaunee Langlade Lincoln Marinette Menominee Oconto Oneida Pepin Pierce Polk Price Rusk Sawyer St Croix Taylor Vilas Washburn Marathon Outagamie Portage Shawano Waupaca Waushara and others. These areas reflect a broad geographic representation ensuring diverse input into decision-making processes impacting the state's potato industry.

A spokesperson from DATCP emphasized that “the board oversees the collection and use of over $2 million in assessment fees paid by Wisconsin potato growers." This underscores the importance of governance within this agricultural sector to ensure resources are effectively utilized to benefit all stakeholders involved.

DATCP is tasked with administering elections for commodity marketing boards within Wisconsin. These boards play a crucial role in supporting local industries through strategic initiatives aimed at fostering growth and sustainability.

For those interested in learning more about commodity marketing boards or engaging with related activities can find additional information available through DATCP’s resources.