Welcome to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Our mission is to partner with all the citizens of Wisconsin to grow the economy by promoting quality food, healthy plants and animals, sound use of land and water resources, and a fair marketplace.
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
2811 Agriculture Drive, Madison, WI 53718
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture urges consumers affected by the Canvas data breach to update passwords and consider additional safeguards like security freezes and fraud alerts. Officials warn about potential scams following such incidents and provide resources for reporting identity theft.
Read more →Wisconsin Department of Agriculture highlights May as Beef Month
May 5, 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture marks May as Beef Month by urging support for local producers. State investments focus on workforce development within meat processing industries.
Read more →Wisconsin Department of Agriculture appoints Yeshimebet Abebe as general counsel
May 4, 2026
Yeshimebet Abebe has been appointed as general counsel by Wisconsin's agriculture department following extensive federal service experience. Sheri Walz becomes deputy general counsel amid ongoing efforts supporting safe food supply chains statewide.
Read more →Wisconsin updates requirements for interstate movement of dairy cattle after USDA guidance
May 1, 2026
Wisconsin officials have removed certain avian influenza testing requirements for interstate movement of lactating dairy cows following updated federal guidance. Dairy producers no longer need pre-movement tests if moving cattle from unaffected states like Wisconsin. Pasteurized milk remains safe according to federal agencies.
Read more →Wisconsin announces nominees for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board election
May 1, 2026
The Department of Agriculture announced eleven nominees for nine open seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board. Certified candidates represent various counties statewide. Ballots have been mailed to eligible voters with results expected after May.
Read more →Wisconsin Department of Agriculture selects members for seventh Agriculture Youth Council
May 1, 2026
Fifteen high school seniors have been selected for the seventh Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The group will participate in monthly sessions about agricultural topics during their senior year. The program is organized by the state's Department of Agriculture.
Read more →Wisconsin to begin aerial spongy moth treatments in May across western counties
April 24, 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture will begin aerial spraying against spongy moths this May across eight western counties. Treatments aim to limit damage caused by these pests while protecting forests and local economies.
Read more →Wisconsin officials urge caution for consumers after recent severe storms
April 15, 2026
Following recent storms in Wisconsin that caused widespread property damage, state officials urge residents seeking home or vehicle repairs to be cautious when hiring contractors. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection provides advice on avoiding scams while highlighting available consumer protections.
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Green and Sawyer counties added to Wisconsin spongy moth quarantine
April 15, 2026
Green and Sawyer counties have been added under state quarantine due to established spongy moth populations. Businesses face new compliance rules as residents are warned against inadvertently spreading this invasive pest.
Read more →Wisconsin Department of Agriculture opens nominations for Cranberry Board seats
April 2, 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture is accepting nominations for two seats on the Cranberry Board until May 29. Growers can submit nominations ahead of an election scheduled between July 10 and August 15. The board helps guide research and promotion efforts funded by producer assessments.
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