New report shows economic impact of COVID-19 on Wisconsin agriculture, communities and economies
5 Jul 2020
Wisconsin
After compiling data and anecdotes, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation released Wisconsin Tomorrow in collaboration with state agencies to outline the diverse, significant impacts of COVID-19 on Wisconsin’s communities and economy.
Included in the report is a plan to establish opportunities for providing support to major industries, according to Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Secretary-Designee Randy Romanski.
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