1.What should be the top priorities for Wisconsin in the next state budget? (Select up to TWO)

Limit growth in overall state spending

Property tax relief

Education reform focused on workforce readiness

Make healthcare more affordable

Reliable and affordable energy

Other (please specify)

2.How concerned are you about the long-term growth of government spending?

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Not very concerned

Not concerned at all

3.What would help farmers most? (Select ONE)

Expand the ag sales tax exemption to include things like gates and fencing

Apply use-value assessment to farm buildings

Improve margin coverage programs to better match input costs

More transparency on how ag check-off dollars are spent

Other (please specify)

4.What changes would most improve education outcomes? (Select up to TWO)

More transparency in curriculum and student results

Stronger workforce and technical education programs

Greater involvement of employers in local education decisions

Reduce administrative costs before increasing funding

Increase state funding to keep up with inflation

Other (please specify)

5.Which of these are most frustrating to deal with? (Select up to TWO)

Environmental rules and permitting

Property tax assessments and administration

Labor and employment requirements

Energy siting or land-use approvals

Paperwork, reporting, or dealing with multiple agencies

None are major issues

Other (please specify)

6.What health care changes would be most helpful for farm families and employees? (Select up to TWO)

Clear pricing for medical services

Fewer insurance rules that drive up premiums

Better cost controls in public health programs

Tax relief for employer-provided health insurance.

Other (please specify)

7.Do you think property tax levy limits should be strengthened or protected in the constitution?

Yes

Not sure yet

No

8.Where should WPT focus our efforts in the next budget? (Select up to TWO)

Property tax relief

Government spending restraint

Education funding reform

Health care spending

Re-focus local funding formulas

9.Which government fees cost your farm the most time and money? (Select up to TWO)

Permit or licensing fees

Inspection or compliance fees

Utility or service-related fees

Local assessments that feel like taxes

None are major concerns

10.Please share any other comments or concerns we should know about.