Peninsula cherry growers have an opportunity to shape the future of Wisconsin’s cherry industry as the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) opens nominations for one seat on the Wisconsin Cherry Board.

Eligible cherry producers have until March 27, to submit completed nomination forms, which must include signatures from at least five other qualified growers.

The election will be held May 11 through June 15, with the winning candidate serving a three-year term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.

The Wisconsin Cherry Board, made up of five at-large members, oversees the state’s Cherry Marketing Order and the use of approximately $55,000 in grower assessment fees. These funds support research, education, and promotion of Wisconsin-grown cherries, benefiting orchards across Door and Kewaunee counties, where cherry production is a key part of our local agricultural economy.

DATCP administers elections for all Wisconsin commodity marketing boards.

For more information on the nomination process or the Cherry Board, visit the DATCP website.