CALL FOR ACTION
Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin: Send Your Comments by June 11th
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is asking for public comment on rules governing the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant program. This is an important opportunity to demonstrate public support for the program. Currently, the program provides $225,000 in grants for local food market development. Comments are due Wednesday, June 11th. See below for how you can email comments or submit them online.
- I am writing in support of the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant program, which provides crucial financial support for developing local food markets in the state.
- Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin is good for our economy and our health.
- Talk about why you care about local food and why the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin program is important to you.
Please send your written comments on the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin program by email to Teresa.Cuperus@wisconsin.gov or datcpBLBW@wisonsin.gov.
» DATCP’s proposed rules for the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin program [pdf 100kb]
Background information on the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin program:
- Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin program gets funded in State Budget (December 2007)
- November 2007 call for action
- List of Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin supporters
- Senate Committee Votes Unanimously in favor of Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Bill (March 2007)
- State Senator Julie Lassa announces she will introduce legislation to fund the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin initiative (February 2007)