Wisconsin Corn Growers Grassroots Workshop – April 16-17

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Corn Growers Association members are invited to attend the annual Wisconsin Corn Growers Grassroots Workshop, to be held April 16-17 in Madison, in conjunction with our annual Corn Day at the Capitol.

The Grassroots Workshop is designed to educate Wisconsin Corn Growers Association members as to the importance of WCGA, the impact they can have individually on their local, state and national governments and potentially highlight future board member candidates.

Tentative Schedule
April 16
11 a.m. Registration
Noon Lunch
1 p.m. Lobbying 101 with Steve Uram (NCGA)
2:30 p.m. Federal Issues with NCGA’s Washington, D.C. Staff
3:00 p.m. Media Interview Training
5 to 6:30 p.m. Social Hour
6:30 p.m. Offsite Dinner

April 17
7 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Social Media Strategies with Steve Uram (NCGA)
10 a.m. State Issues with Shawn Pfaff
Noon Lunch
1:30 p.m. Corn Day at the Capitol
2:30 p.m. Legislative Visits
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Reception

Those interested in learning more about the Grassroots Workshop or how to get involved with member committees may contact Nicole Wagner at nicole@wicorn.org or (262) 372-3289.

 

 

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