Section 143.01. Definitions.

  As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1)  "Affected producer" means an individual, partnership, corporation or other business entity engaged as an owner or tenant in the growing of corn within this state, and selling corn in commercial channels.

(2)  "Bushel" means 56 pounds of shelled corn or 72 pounds of ear corn.

(3)  "Corn" means all varieties of Zea mays whether shelled or ear corn, but excluding sweet corn.

(4)  "District" means an area of the state as defined in s. ATCP 143.03 from which representatives are elected to serve on the marketing board.

(5)  "Handler" means any person including a dealer, agent, or producer engaged in the business of buying corn from affected producers and introducing the corn into commercial channels.

(6)  "Marketing board" or "board" means a ch. 181 , Stats. , non-stock corporation consisting of affected producers elected to serve as board members and having the duties described in this order.

(7)  "Producer-handler" means an affected producer who sells corn to a non-resident handler.

(8)  "Secretary" means the secretary of the state of Wisconsin department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.