MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says his upcoming budget proposal will include more than $43 million for the state’s agriculture industry and farm families.

“Our agricultural industry is Wisconsin’s past and present, and it will be our future,” Gov. Evers said in a statement announcing the plan. “Our proud farming history is core to our state’s culture and people, and Wisconsin farmers have carried and supported our state economy for generations.”

The governor’s office says the proposal will aim to expand market opportunities for Wisconsin’s farms, support new and innovative farming practices, strengthen the agricultural workforce, connect local food producers to food banks and pantries and support farmer mental health and wellbeing.
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