Governor Tony Evers signed two agricultural bills into law on Tuesday, one that extends the length of time farm service license holders can serve and another that requires county conservation committees to include an active farmer.
The first bill, Senate Bill 66, extends the length of time farm service license holders can serve from two years to four years. This will make it easier for farmers to obtain and maintain their licenses, which are required to operate farm equipment.
The second bill, Assembly Bill 131, requires county conservation committees to include an active farmer. This will ensure that the committees have the expertise of farmers to help them make decisions about conservation practices.
Both bills were supported by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Kevin Krentz, president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, said that the bills are good for farmers and Wisconsin agriculture. He also said that they appreciate Governor Evers' support for the bills.
The bills were passed by the Wisconsin Legislature with bipartisan support. Senate Bill 66 passed 32-0, and Assembly Bill 131 passed 92-0.
Governor Evers signed the bills into law at a ceremony in his office. He said that the bills would help to support farmers and strengthen the agricultural economy. He was proud to sign them into law.
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