Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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Recent News About Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board welcomes new members after certified election
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the certification of the latest election results for the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board.
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Nomination period opens for seats on Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the opening of the nomination period for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board.
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Wisconsin Cranberry Board welcomes new members after 2025 election
Amber Bristow of Warrens, Jon Duckart of Wisconsin Rapids, and Rochelle Hoffman of Tomah have started three-year terms as members of the Wisconsin Cranberry Board.
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Marathon County selected as host for 79th Alice in Dairyland Finals
Marathon County has been chosen as the host for the 79th Alice in Dairyland Finals, scheduled for May 14-16, 2026, according to an announcement from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
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Something Special from Wisconsin members dominate state fair food competition
Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's (DATCP) Something Special from Wisconsin (SSfW) program received a significant number of awards at the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Champion Eats and Treats...
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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture opens registration for humane officer training program
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the opening of registration for its 2025 Humane Officer Training Program.
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Wisconsin officials warn food truck vendors about scam targeting sporting event participants
As football season gets underway, reports have emerged of scammers targeting food truck vendors by inviting them to participate in fake “fan events” near sports stadiums.
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Datcp issues health alert for mislabeled beef from holmen locker & meat market
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has issued a public health alert concerning Cured and Smoked Teriyaki Beef produced by Holmen Locker & Meat Market in Holmen.
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Wisconsin opens applications for expanded Dairy Processor Grants through September
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has opened the application period for its Dairy Processor Grants, inviting dairy processors in the state to apply by noon on September 17, 2025.
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Wisconsin opens applications for Buy Local Buy Wisconsin agriculture grants
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has opened the application period for its 2025 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grant program.
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Gov. Evers appoints Patti Habeck to DATCP Board
Governor Tony Evers has appointed Patti Habeck to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board.
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Wisconsin opens applications for $1 million producer-led watershed protection grants
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants.
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Wisconsin soybean growers vote in board election starting July 10
Soybean growers in Wisconsin have until August 15 to vote for candidates in the 2025 Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election.
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Wisconsin certifies Ginseng Board election results
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the certification of the 2025 election results for the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Cranberry Board election begins July 10
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the certification of three nominees for election to the Wisconsin Cranberry Board.
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Wisconsin Cherry Board welcomes new members after election
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the certification of the 2025 election results for the Wisconsin Cherry Board.
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Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results certified by DATCP
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the results of the 2025 election for the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board.
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Rep. Tiffany: 'Illegal aliens are targeting elderly Wisconsinites with financial scams'
Tom Tiffany, Representative of Wisconsin, has raised concerns about financial scams targeting elderly residents and has called for immediate law enforcement action and the deportation of offenders.
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Wisconsin offers free USDA RFID identification tags for cattle and bison
Wisconsin has reopened orders for free 840 radio frequency identification (RFID) official identification tags provided by the USDA.
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Catherine Giljohann appointed general counsel at Wisconsin’s DATCP
Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the appointment of Catherine Giljohann as its new General Counsel.