@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
datcp.wi.gov
Joined December 2011
  • Tweets9K
  • Following583
  • Followers4K
5.1KMedia
Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! Thank you, to Wisconsin’s certified veterinary technicians, who do so much to take care of Wisconsin animals year-round. The Wisconsin Veterinary Professional Assistance Program (VPAP) is here to support you.
1
20
This program offers free counseling and other resources to support you in your daily life. Services are available year-round, 24/7. Learn more at: datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_…. #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek #WisconsinVeterinaryProfessionalAssistanceProgram #MentalHealth #DATCP
11
There are only a couple more weeks to apply for the 2027 Tribal Elder Community Food Box Grant Program! DATCP will award up to $1.5 million through this program for 2027. Learn more about this opportunity at: datcp.wi.gov/Pages/AgDevelop….
Corn and text: Apply for the 2027 Tribal Elder Community Food Box Grant Program Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

ALT Corn and text: Apply for the 2027 Tribal Elder Community Food Box Grant Program Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

31
So far in 2026, DATCP's Division of Animal Health has continually worked to prevent the transmission of Brucella canis, a zoonotic disease, by investigating and requiring testing in 29 exposure cases on exposed dogs.
Veterinarian office, dog, and text: Did you know... So far in 2026, DATCP's Division of Animal Health has continually worked to prevent the transmission of Brucella canis, a zoonotic disease, by investigating and requiring testing in 29 exposure cases on exposed dogs. Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

ALT Veterinarian office, dog, and text: Did you know... So far in 2026, DATCP's Division of Animal Health has continually worked to prevent the transmission of Brucella canis, a zoonotic disease, by investigating and requiring testing in 29 exposure cases on exposed dogs. Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

31
Farm transition and succession planning takes time. The Wisconsin Farm Center is here to help you navigate the planning. Call us to get started today at (800) 942-2474.
Farm and text: Transition Planning How it works 1) Call (800) 942-2474 or email farmcenter@wisconsin.gov 2) Evaluate current plans and discuss transition goals 3) Gather relevant farm financial information 4) Review finances, estate plan, and operating agreements 5) Meet with farm stakeholders to align on next steps 6) Implement your plan and monitor progress Specialists can help set goals, analyze viability, review plans, identify options, mitigate risk, implement strategies, and monitor progress. farmcenter.wi.gov | (800) 942- 2474 | farmcenter@wisconsin.gov Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

ALT Farm and text: Transition Planning How it works 1) Call (800) 942-2474 or email [email protected] 2) Evaluate current plans and discuss transition goals 3) Gather relevant farm financial information 4) Review finances, estate plan, and operating agreements 5) Meet with farm stakeholders to align on next steps 6) Implement your plan and monitor progress Specialists can help set goals, analyze viability, review plans, identify options, mitigate risk, implement strategies, and monitor progress. farmcenter.wi.gov | (800) 942- 2474 | [email protected] Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

28
Romance scams are far from sweet. Scammers convince consumers to invest their money in fraudulent schemes by using a variety of tricks.
Presents and heart shaped balloons and text: Signs of a Romance Scam - Immediate profession of love - Encourage you to invest with them - Endless excuses for being unable to meet or video call - Requests for your personal information or money Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

ALT Presents and heart shaped balloons and text: Signs of a Romance Scam - Immediate profession of love - Encourage you to invest with them - Endless excuses for being unable to meet or video call - Requests for your personal information or money Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

1
55
Las estafas románticas no tienen nada de dulce. Los estafadores utilizan una variedad de trucos para convencer a los consumidores de invertir su dinero en esquemas fraudulentos.
Regalos y globos en forma de corazón junto con el texto: Señales de una estafa romántica - Profesión de amor inmediata - Le animan a invertir con ellos - Excusas interminables para no verse en persona o por videollamada - Solicitudes de dinero o información personal Sello del Departamento de Agricultura, Comercio y Protección al Consumidor de Wisconsin

ALT Regalos y globos en forma de corazón junto con el texto: Señales de una estafa romántica - Profesión de amor inmediata - Le animan a invertir con ellos - Excusas interminables para no verse en persona o por videollamada - Solicitudes de dinero o información personal Sello del Departamento de Agricultura, Comercio y Protección al Consumidor de Wisconsin

15
Harvest time can be challenging for farm families. When stress is high and you need someone to turn to, DATCP’s Farmer Wellness Program can assist with tele-counseling, in-person counseling vouchers, online support groups and a 24/7 farmer wellness helpline.
Text: Wisconsin Farmers, Harvest Season is here! Let the Wisconsin Farm Center help you with the stresses of your farm. Corn field, tractor on a farm, pumpkins, basket of vegetables Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

ALT Text: Wisconsin Farmers, Harvest Season is here! Let the Wisconsin Farm Center help you with the stresses of your farm. Corn field, tractor on a farm, pumpkins, basket of vegetables Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

1
63
Learn more at farmcenter.wi.gov.
20
Last week, DATCP attended the Food Export Fall Meeting. At this meeting, participants share updates and program information with stakeholders.
Food Export Fall Meeting

ALT Food Export Fall Meeting

Food Export Fall Meeting

ALT Food Export Fall Meeting

Food Export Fall Meeting

ALT Food Export Fall Meeting

1
49
Secretary Romanski attended and discussed work related to Wisconsin’s agricultural exports, including the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE). Learn more: datcp.wi.gov/Pages/AgDevelop….
17
It’s International Day of Rural Women! According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture for Wisconsin, more than 34,000 farms in the state have at least one female producer working on the operation.
Text: International Day of Rural Women Person on a clipboard Person with gloves on in a barn writing on a clipboard Person on a computer Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

ALT Text: International Day of Rural Women Person on a clipboard Person with gloves on in a barn writing on a clipboard Person on a computer Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

1
52
The Wisconsin Farm Center is here to help all farmers in the state with herd-based diagnostics, transition planning, mediation, and more. #InternationalDayofRuralWomen #WisconsinFarmCenter #DATCP
17
Fall is here, which means that harvest season for farmers is here. Make sure to be aware of farm vehicles on the roads. 🚜 #HarvestSeason #AgSafety #SlowDown #FarmerRoadSafety #WisconsinFallSeason #DATCP
Fall leaves and road Tractor on a road Tractor on a road Fall leaves and road Text: Be Aware of Farm Vehicles on the Roads! Give extra room, slow down, and share the road. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo

ALT Fall leaves and road Tractor on a road Tractor on a road Fall leaves and road Text: Be Aware of Farm Vehicles on the Roads! Give extra room, slow down, and share the road. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo

39
Happy National Cheese Curd Day! Tell us in the comments which takes top prize – fresh or fried cheese curds? 🧀 #NationalCheeseCurdDay #WisconsinCheeseCurds #DATCP
Text: This or that How do you like your Wisconsin cheese curds? Fresh cheese curds and text: Fresh Fried cheese curds and dipping sauce and text: Fried Graphic of cheese curds Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

ALT Text: This or that How do you like your Wisconsin cheese curds? Fresh cheese curds and text: Fresh Fried cheese curds and dipping sauce and text: Fried Graphic of cheese curds Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

47
DATCP invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants! The application period is open now through January 15, 2027.
Farm field and text: Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program open now through January 15, 2027. Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

ALT Farm field and text: Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program open now through January 15, 2027. Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

1
48
These grants aim to enhance the understanding of and refine new methods that optimize commercial nitrogen applied to agricultural fields. Access the application materials and learn more at nop.wi.gov.
1
28
#WisconsinAgriculture #Grants #NitrogenOptimizationPilotProgram #DATCP
22
Did you know? Wisconsin has Harvest of the Month resources available to support your community farm to school and nutrition education efforts! Learn more at health.extension.wisc.edu/ha…. 🪴
Basket of vegetables, eggs, and spaghetti and text: Wisconsin Farm to School Month Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo

ALT Basket of vegetables, eggs, and spaghetti and text: Wisconsin Farm to School Month Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo

Kids holding lunch Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo

ALT Kids holding lunch Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo

39
Be cautious of door-to-door home improvement crews, who can sometimes be scammers. Tenga cuidado con los equipos de mejoras del hogar que van de puerta en puerta, ya que a veces pueden ser estafadores.
Person knocking on a door and text: Stay safe from door-to-door asphalt paving crew scams - Resist high pressure sales pitches. - Never let them into your home. - Ask for identification and document vehicle info. Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

ALT Person knocking on a door and text: Stay safe from door-to-door asphalt paving crew scams - Resist high pressure sales pitches. - Never let them into your home. - Ask for identification and document vehicle info. Seal for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Una persona llamando a la puerta y el texto: Protéjase de las estafas de los equipos de pavimentación de asfalto que van de puerta a puerta. Evite ceder ante tácticas de venta de alta presión. Nunca los deje entrar a su casa. Pídales identificación y anote la información del vehículo. Sello del Departamento de Agricultura, Comercio y Protección al Consumidor de Wisconsin

ALT Una persona llamando a la puerta y el texto: Protéjase de las estafas de los equipos de pavimentación de asfalto que van de puerta a puerta. Evite ceder ante tácticas de venta de alta presión. Nunca los deje entrar a su casa. Pídales identificación y anote la información del vehículo. Sello del Departamento de Agricultura, Comercio y Protección al Consumidor de Wisconsin

60
Load more