Tom Tiffany picked up another major agricultural endorsement Tuesday, with the Dairy Business Association throwing its support behind the Republican candidate for governor.
The endorsement was announced at Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy in Kewaunee, where Tiffany emphasized his own roots in Wisconsin agriculture and laid out his plans to support farmers and rural communities.
“I know dairy farming isn’t easy because I lived it. It’s a 24/7 job that takes hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance every single day,” Tiffany said. “Wisconsin dairy farmers shouldn’t have to fight their own government on top of everything else.”
Tiffany grew up on a dairy farm in western Wisconsin, and members of his family remain involved in farming today.
DBA board member and dairy farmer Amy Penterman said the organization believes Tiffany understands the importance of agriculture to Wisconsin’s economy.
“Tom recognizes that Wisconsin’s dairy community is a cornerstone of the state’s economy and has supported policies that strengthen family farms, dairy processors and rural communities,” Penterman said.
The endorsement adds to Tiffany’s growing support among Wisconsin’s agricultural community. He has also been endorsed by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, one of the state’s largest agricultural organizations.
Agriculture has been a central focus of Tiffany’s campaign for governor. His platform calls for banning foreign adversaries, such as China, from purchasing Wisconsin farmland, requiring clear labeling of lab-grown meat, and creating a Young Farmers Program to help the next generation afford farmland and equipment.
Tiffany has also made preserving Wisconsin farmland a key piece of his opposition to taxpayer-subsidized data center development and large-scale energy projects. He has argued that Wisconsin should prioritize productive farmland and ensure farmers and other ratepayers aren’t left paying higher utility costs to subsidize Big Tech.
In Congress, Tiffany supported the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which was signed into law and allows schools participating in federal meal programs to serve whole milk. His gubernatorial agenda also calls for making real butter the standard in Wisconsin schools, with exceptions for dietary and medical needs.
“As governor, I’ll cut unnecessary regulations, protect our farmland, and make sure the next generation has the opportunity to carry on our proud farming tradition,” Tiffany said. “Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland, and I intend to keep it that way.”
