WBIA event showcases ethanol industry in Wisconsin
Didion Ethanol hosts opportunity for educating policy makers, regulators and guests
Contact: Joshua Morby - 414.344.1733CAMBRIA, Wis. – With Wisconsin ranked in the top 10 nationwide for both corn and ethanol production, the opportunity to actually see how the two converge was given to group of invited guests at the Didion Ethanol plant in Cambira, Wis., this week.
In an event held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association and host Didion Ethanol, the Wisconsin Bio Industry Association welcomed a variety of guests to learn more about ethanol and the bio fuel industry in Wisconsin.
“We’re pleased that the Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance was able to connect the state’s ethanol producers with industry regulators, other member of the bio fuel industry, policy makers and important guests today,” said WBIA Executive Director Josh Morby.
Among those in attendance were Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Ben Brancel, Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp, Wisconsin State Assembly Representatives Lee Nerison (R-Westby) and Keith Ripp (R-Lodi), along with staff members from Wisconsin Senators Herb Kohl and Ron Johnson’s offices. Additional guests included representatives of other ethanol producers from throughout the state, staff members from the American Lung Association and Alice in Dairyland Katie Wirkus.
Guests of the event toured the Didion Ethanol plant and took part in an educational discussion on the benefits of ethanol.
The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance is a diverse group of businesses, environmental groups and statewide and local organizations that have come together to build both public and legislative awareness of the Bio Industry in Wisconsin.
For more information about the Alliance, or to find out how to join, please visit our website: http://www.wisconsinbioindustry.com.
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