By Blake Jackson
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three candidates for election to the Wisconsin Cranberry Board.
Eligible cranberry growers will have the opportunity to vote for board representatives between July 10 and August 15, 2025. The certified nominees are Amber Bristow of Warrens, Jon Duckart of Wisconsin Rapids, and Rochelle Hoffman of Tomah.
DATCP will begin mailing ballots to eligible growers during the week of July 7, 2025. Any producers who do not receive a ballot by July 18 can request one by contacting DATCP’s Marketing Orders Program at DATCPMarketOrders@wisconsin.gov.
Ballots must be returned by mail and postmarked no later than August 15, 2025. Completed ballots should be sent to WI DATCP Marketing Orders Program, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708.
Those elected to the Wisconsin Cranberry Board will begin their three-year terms on September 1, 2025. The board works to promote the interests of the state’s cranberry industry through research, education, and market development.
DATCP is responsible for overseeing elections for commodity marketing boards in Wisconsin. More information about these boards and their roles can be found at the DATCP website: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/About_Us/MarketingBoards.aspx.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Government & Policy