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Wisconsin DATCP
@widatcp
The official account for the Wisconsin DATCP. Our mission is to protect food, fair business practices, ag resources, consumers, plants & animals in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin
Joined December 2011
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    There is no magic solution for the tough challenges our farmers are facing, but there is support: @GovEvers has proposed increased funding for mental health resources in @widatcp to help farmers get through these difficult times. #WI4Us
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    In honor of #NationalMilkDay, we are chugging some milk and challenging others to do the same! This year, DATCP is challenging @LGSaraRodriguez and @Alice_Dairyland is nominating the faculty director at the @dairy_hub to complete the 2023 milk chug challenge.
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    If Wisconsin were a country, we would rank fourth in world cheese production, behind only the United States, Germany and France. Wisconsin produces even more cheese than Italy. #JuneDairyMonth @WIDairyland #WIWorking
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    The Wisconsin Farm Support Program application is now LIVE. To apply through @wi_revenue , head to: tap.revenue.wi.gov/farm #Wisconsinagriculture #widatcp #Wisconsin #Wisconsinfarmers
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    Kaitlyn Riley of Gays Mills was crowned as the 71st Alice in Dairyland at the conclusion of the Alice in Dairyland Finale Program held Saturday night at the Adams-Friendship Performing Arts Center. Riley will begin work as the 71st Alice on June 5.
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    Wisconsin produces 60% of the nation’s crop making us the top cranberry producing state in the country. Tomorrow is #NationalCranberryRelishDay. Later this week is #NationalEatACranberryDay. Celebrate by enjoying a Wisconsin-grown cranberry – now, that’s cran-tastic! #DATCP
    Text says: Wisconsin is the top cranberry producing state in the country.
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    We should all celebrate #AgDay! An $88.3 billion economic impact in WI annually. 413,500 jobs in the state. #WIWorking @agday
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    Learn more about Wisconsin honey production and the number of honey bee colonies in the state at nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_… #PollinatorWeek
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    Wisconsin leads the nation in organic dairy farms. Our state produces 10% of the organic cow’s milk in the nation. #JuneDairyMonth @WIDairyland #WIWorking
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    Don't forget: the #WIFarmSupportProgram will re-open in one week. Farmers with 2019 gross income between $10K-$5M who haven't already received payments are eligible to apply thru @wi_revenue starting Aug. 10. Visit revenue.wi.gov for more info.
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    On her first day at @widatcp, Secretary Sheila Harsdorf took her Oath of Office and announced Keeley Moll as her Deputy Secretary. datcp.wi.gov/Pages/News_Med… #WIWorking
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    Happy National Ag Day 🎉🍎🐄Celebrate and support the WI farmers who help feed our state, nation, and world by purchasing locally produced products in stores today! Commentary by DATCP Secretary-designee Randy Romanski ➡ bit.ly/3f8OIYj agday.org #AgDay21
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    Don't wait! Today is the last day for eligible producers to apply for payments through the #Wisconsin Farm Support Program. Apply on the @wi_revenue website until 11:59 PM today: revenue.wi.gov #Wisconsinagriculture #Wisconsinfarmers
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    Wisconsin is home to more dairy farms than any other state in the country. About 96% of Wisconsin dairy farms are family-owned. Thank you to our dairy farm families for all you do during #JuneDairyMonth and throughout the year! @WIDairyland #WIWorking