Partnership for Progressive Agriculture
The mission of the PPA is to serve as a catalyst for Marathon County agriculture. Its vision is to bring together diverse members of Marathon County’s agribusiness community to:
- stimulate agricultural economic development
- assist entrepreneurial efforts
- encourage advocacy and communication among/for agribusinesses
- communicate, educate and promote contributions made by agribusinesses to the local economy and communities
- foster responsible stewardship of land
- facilitate creative, progressive and innovative agricultural activity
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Become a member of the PPA today! PPA-brochure (PDF, 336 KB) |
PPA Board of Directors
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PPA Members
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Economic Development & Advocacy
- Promotes and supports the Dairyland State Academy.
- Identifies key issues and hosts roundtable discussions with industry experts.
- Partners with UW-Extension to provide educational seminars and tours.
- Leadership in advocacy on issues that are important to your business.
Education & Promotions
- Functions as the Marathon County Dairy Promotions Council through Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.
- Hosts the Ag Adventure Tent at the Wisconsin Valley Fair.
- Plans and implements the June Dairy Breakfast.
- Host the Farm City Dinner.
PPA Program Sponsors/Supporters
| Farm City Dinner - March 2010 | June Dairy Breakfast - June 2010 | Ag Adventure Tent - August 2009 |
| MAJOR SPONSORS M & I Bank Marathon County Agricultural Society Marathon Feed Swiderski EquipmentOTHER SPONSORS Amy Neigum/NRCS Andy Johnson, DFA Be Massage Therapy Bletsoe’s Honey Bee Cheese Central Wisconsin Cooperative Country Fresh Meats Cover-All of Wisconsin Custom Meats Customer One Cooperative Dennis & Sandi Cihlar Dream Come True Limo Company Genex Harmony Country Cooperatives Lactalis USA, Inc Maple Grove Cheese Nasonville Dairy Roger Kreager Insurance Security Health Plan Steve Hainz Trucking Stoney Creek Inn United FCS Van Der Geest Dairy Cattle Vine Vest North Crop Insurance Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Wisconsin Public Service Wisconsin Valley Fair |
MAJOR SPONSORS Brickner Family Auto Group Fabco Rents Ministry Health Care Toyota of Wausau United FCS Wisconsin Milk Marketing BoardPEDAL PULL CoVantage Credit UnionGOLD Customer One Cooperative Irow Marathon Feed Nasonville Dairy Rural Insurance, Athens Vine Vest, LLC SILVER BRONZE |
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Abby Bank Crossroads County Market Van Der Geest Dairy Cattle Ocean Spray Cherokee Bison Sartori Lemke Packaging/Great Lakes Cheese AMPI Kwik Trip Bob’s Catering Lank O’ Lakes Grassland Dairy Country Fresh Meats |
If you are interested in supporting this organization in any capacity, please contact:
Vacant
Agriculture Coordinator
PO Box 1252
Wausau, WI 54402-1252
Phone: 715-803-1671
Toll-Free: 888-682-7144 x-1671
