Starting April 1, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will accept nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Eligible cranberry producers in Wisconsin can nominate themselves or others.

Producers can request nomination forms before May 30, 2025, by emailing DATCPMarketOrders@wisconsin.gov. Completed forms must include five signatures from other eligible growers, be signed and postmarked by May 30, and mailed to DATCP Market Orders Program, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911.

The Wisconsin Cranberry Board election will run from July 10 to August 15, 2025, with elected growers serving three-year terms starting September 1, 2025.

The Wisconsin Cranberry Board, made up of seven producers, manages $546,000 in grower-paid assessment fees to support research, education, and promotion of Wisconsin-grown cranberries.

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