By Blake Jackson
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has officially certified the results of the 2026 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election.
The election concluded on May 22, 2026, with 11 certified candidates competing for nine available board seats. The newly elected dairy producers officially began their three-year terms on July 1, 2026, representing dairy farmers across multiple districts in Wisconsin.
The 2026 elected board members are:
- District 1: Evan Hillan - Ladysmith
- District 4: Andrew Christenson - Amery
- District 7: David Bangart - Greenwood
- District 10: Tasha Schleis - Kewaunee
- District 13: Jonathon Hallock - Mondovi
- District 16: Janet Clark - Eldorado
- District 19: Mark Crave - Watertown
- District 22: Patrick R. Schroeder - Lancaster
- District 25: Kristen Metcalf - Milton
The board members will help guide Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin's efforts to support dairy producers, strengthen the state's dairy industry, and promote Wisconsin dairy products throughout their three-year terms.
For more information on the 2026 Board of Directors election, visit https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors.
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