Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Press Releases

DATCP Designates Agriculture Enterprise Areas in Green Lake, Saint Croix Counties, Accepting Petitions for New Designations

​ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2023  Contact: Madelyn Adler, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-3851, madelynl.adler@wisconsin.gov Download PDF​  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) …

76th Alice in Dairyland Applications Open through February 3

​ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 5, 2023  Contact: Morgan Brandenburg, Marketing Specialist, (608) 807-7106, morgan.brandenburg@wisconsin.gov Download PDF ​ MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) …

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DATCP Provides Resources for Farmers Seeking New Careers, Off-Farm Employment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2023  Contact: Caleb Kulich, Public Information Officer, (608) 621-1290, caleb.kulich@wisconsin.gov Download PDF  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) makes …

Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Pre-Season Contract Agreements with the Wisconsin LFPA Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 27, 2022  Media Contact:  Alexandria Baker, Marbleseed, alexandria.baker@marbleseed.org Download PDF  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) Program is offering $1.5 million in pre-season …

Hansen Meat Service Issues Voluntary Class I Recall of Smoked Beef Hearts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 29, 2022 Contact: Kevin Hoffman, Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5005, kevin.hoffman@wisconsin.gov Download PDF​​ MADISON, Wis. — Hansen Meat Service in Franksville, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for …

Protect Your Company from Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2022 Contact: Caleb Kulich, Public Information Officer, (608) 621-1290, caleb.kulich@wisconsin.gov Download PDF​ MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is alerting …

DATCP Reflects on 2022, Looks Ahead to the New Year

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2022 Contact: Sam Otterson, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.otterson@wisconsin.gov Download PDF Editor's note: A photo of Secretary Randy Romanski can be found here A commentary by Secretary Romanski of …

Johnson's Sausage Shoppe Issues Voluntary Recall of Pork Products​

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2022 Contact: Kevin Hoffman, Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5005, kevin.hoffman@wisconsin.gov Download PDF MADISON, Wis. — Johnson’s Sausage Shoppe in Rio, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of packaged …

Don't Get Scammed This Holiday Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2022 Contact: Caleb Kulich, Public Information Officer, (608) 621-1290, caleb.kulich@wisconsin.gov Download PDF MADISON, Wis. – The winter holidays are a time of charity, gratitude, and gift-giving. Everyone is looking …

Agricultural Education Key to the Industry's Future Workforce

​​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2022 Contact: Sam Otterson, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.otterson@wisconsin.gov Download P​DF​ Editor's note: A photo of Secretary Randy Romanski can be found he​re A commentary by Secretary Romanski …

AG Kaul, DATCP Announce Settlement With Direct-Mail Marketer of Extended Vehicle Warranty Products

DOJ Contact: DOJ Communications Office, (608) 266-1220, DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us DATCP Contact: Caleb Kulich, Public Information Officer, (608) 621-1290, caleb.kulich@wisconsin.gov Download PDF MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice ( …

DATCP Awards $1 Million in Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants to 43 Groups

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2022  Contact: Morgan Cavitt, Public Information Officer, (608) 852-7438, morgan.cavitt@wisconsin.gov Download PDF  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has …

DATCP Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants through February 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 5, 2022  Contact: Morgan Cavitt, Public Information Officer, (608) 852-7438, morgan.cavitt@wisconsin.gov Download PDF ​ MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is …

Spongy Moth Population Increases for Third Consecutive Year in Wisconsin

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2022  Contact: Morgan Cavitt, Public Information Officer, (608) 852-7438, morgan.cavitt@wisconsin.gov  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) caught 202,300 spongy …

DATCP, UW-Platteville Announce New Meat Programming

​​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2022 DATCP Contact: Sam Otterson, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.otterson@wisconsin.gov UW-Platteville Contact: Alison Parkins, Associate Director of Public Relations, (608) 342-1526, parkinsal@uwplatt. …

This Giving Tuesday, Avoid Charity Scams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 28, 2022 DATCP Contact: Sam Otterson, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020 DFI Contact: Jess Noelck, Communications Director, (608) 261-4504 Download​ PDF​ MADISON, Wis. – The holidays are often m​arked with generosity …

Midwestern State Agriculture Leaders Give Thanks for The People Who Help Make Thanksgiving Meals Possible Every Year

​​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 21, 2022 Contact: Sam Otterson, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.otterson@wisconsin.gov Download PDF ​Editor's note: A poster with photos and quotes from the Midwestern state agriculture leaders can be …

DATCP Provides Consumer Tips for the Holidays

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2022 Contact: Caleb Kulich, Public Information Officer, (608) 621-1290, caleb.kulich@wisconsin.gov Download PDF​ MADISON, Wis. – With the holiday season fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade …