
MWFPA is the Voice of the Food Processing Industry
MWFPA actively represents and lobbies on behalf of food manufacturers before the state legislatures and regulatory agencies in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Association focuses on protecting the interests of the food industry.
Processor membership is open to all food processors. The Associate tier of membership is for companies that belong to the wide
cross-section of supporting industries that do business with food processing companies.
Advocacy
Between Your Company and the Government
Education
Within Your Company
MWFPA takes the food manufacturing message to state and federal policymakers and regulators:​
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Connecting you to the right people in government
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Allowing your company to be part of crucial decisions that will affect the future of the food processing industry
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Protecting your interests
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Ensuring your concerns are heard
MWFPA's educational media and events keep your team on top of the latest industry standards:
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Publishing a bi-monthly newsletter on the latest industry news and regulations in the Midwest
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Providing committee updates on breaking news that impacts the industry
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Offering timely seminars on topics such as safety, sanitation, leadership, and educational breakout sessions at the annual convention
Stewardship
For Those Yet to Work in Your Company
Connection
Outside of Your Company
MWFPA plants seeds for tomorrow through educational scholarships, job opportunities, and
ag research:
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Fostering education by providing a number of scholarships to deserving students, including the children of member companies
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Helping connect HR staff with educational institutions looking to place students in careers
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Funding university research annually to improve ag production for the benefit of the food industry
MWFPA lets your team network with industry peers:
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Spring Golf Outing
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October Sporting Clays Challenge
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Annual Convention & Processing Crops Conference
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Engaging in the Association’s ten standing committees
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Listing your company in our online and printed member directory