We understand the regulatory and policy challenges and opportunities in the food business, from farm to table. Our expertise extends from food and milk producers to processors, distributors, hospitality providers, and restaurants.
Industries Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Meet Our Agriculture, Food & Beverage Team
Rob Marchant
President and Partner
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Andrew Hitt
Partner
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Denise Bode
Partner
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Karen Timberlake
Principal
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Mickey Foti
Principal
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Patrick Firth
Associate
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Evan Zeppos
Principal and Senior Affairs Advisor
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Tom Schreibel
Chief Resources Officer and Partner
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Jeff Thormodsgaard
Partner
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Tyler Foti
Senior Associate
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Sarah Helton
Principal
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Alex Nichols
Associate
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Chip Englander
Senior Advisor
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Harrison Collins
Legislative Assistant
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John Zordani
Associate
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AG, FOOD & BEV ARTICLES
Michael Best Strategies Hosts D.C. Open House
On Wednesday, May 1st, Michael Best & Friedrich and Michael Best Strategies hosted an open house in their new Washington, D.C. office. Held on...
The Push for Tobacco 21 in Wisconsin
Raising the Minimum Tobacco Age
As the trend of raising the minimum age to buy tobacco continues nationwide, support for similar measures is gaining traction...
Veto Power in Wisconsin – Part 2
Balance of power in Wisconsin
The partial veto power, even after its reductions in 1990 and 2008, remains a potent tool that is exclusive to...
FEATURED INFOGRAPHIC
Wet and Seasonable: Early Forecasts for Wisconsin Farmers
The National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) are predicting a wetter than normal 2018 growing season in Wisconsin, accompanied by seasonable temperatures.
For the April to June planting period, NCEP predicts average temperatures and wetter conditions. Here’s the long-range map showing predicted rainfall in the...
