 PARTNERSHIP
FOR PROGRESSIVE AGRICULTURE (PPA)
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
Complete listing of the PPA Board and its current members >>>
There are two volunteer driven subcommittees - economic development/advocacy and education/promotions organized to accomplish these tasks. Ag producers and agribusiness all types are involved in PPA activities.
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.
AgLink Newsletter - A bi-monthly newsletter for Marathon County agriculture. It includes educational articles, local issues, upcoming events and seminars, legislative issues with local impact, and more. Look for signup deadlines and other critical information on federal and state farm programs.
If you are interested in supporting this organization in any capacity, please contact:
Melissa Klein
Agriculture Coordinator
1000 W. Campus Drive
Wausau, WI 54401-1899
Phone: (715) 803-1671
Toll-Free: 888-682-7144 x-1671
Fax: (715) 301-2671
klein@ntc.edu
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