Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Press Release

Wisconsin Cranberry Board Election Results Announced

 

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Two certified candidates ran for the two open b​oard member positions and the election closed on August 15, 2026. Asa Bennett of Wisconsin Rapids and Jason Minks of Kennan began their three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Cranberry Board on September 1, 2026.

The Wisconsin Cranberry Board is composed of cranberry producers in the state. The board oversees the collection and use of about $620,000 in assessment fees paid by Wisconsin cranberry producers. This funding is used to support the cranberry industry through research, education, and promotion of Wisconsin-grown cranberries. Learn more about the Wisconsin Cranberry Board at: wiscran.org.

DATCP administers elections for Wisconsin commodity marketing boards. To learn more about these boards, visit https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/About_Us/MarketingBoards.aspx.​

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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