The official account for the Wisconsin DATCP. Our mission is to protect food, fair business practices, ag resources, consumers, plants & animals in Wisconsin.
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ALT Apiary worker in a bee suit and gloves Text: Hive Mind Growing Wisconsin magazine Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Text: Farmer Wellness Program Farmer on the phone and farm field in the background and text: 24/7 Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Helpline 1-888-901-2558 Around-the-clock support for farmers struggling with suicidal thoughts, depression, or anxiety. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Text: Seasonal Centerpiece Person walking and viewing Christmas trees Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Corn field Corn on the cob and text: Corn on the Cob Day Corn on the cob and text: What's your favorite way to enjoy Wisconsin corn? Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Globe and text: Internet Safety Month Child on a laptop with headphones and text: - Interact! Online Safety Courses: - Search for “Interact!” at wisdoj.gov. - Youville: - Find this resource at consumer.ftc.gov. - NetSmartz - Access the website at missingkids.org/NetSmartz. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Road and text: Stay Safe on the Roads! Sign with text: Slow Down Scan the roads, slow down and be patient when approaching farm vehicles and give them extra room. It’s illegal to pass agricultural equipment in a no-passing zone. When legally passing, consider the possibility of the farm vehicle turning left into a roadway or field entrance. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Text: DATCP's Wisconsin Safe Produce Program focuses on the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables. Vegetables Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Group of people on a farm and text: National Dairy Month Text: “This June, we celebrate those hardworking individuals and the dairy industry as a whole as it continues to adapt to the changing global marketplace.” - DATCP Secretary Romanski Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Apiary worker with beekeeping net hat working with bees Text: When it comes to Varroa, test - don't guess! Graphic of a magnifying glass and a bug Check mark and text: Monitor monthly (May to September) Check mark and text: Learn how to mitigate mites through brood breaks and drone comb removal Check mark and text: Follow action thresholds (1-2% infestation) Check mark and text: Decide what kind of treatment(s) fit your integrated pest management plan Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Text: Practice Good Biosecurity Protect your cattle from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Cow HPAI Cases: - HPAI has been confirmed in dairy herds in many states including Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) continues to work with federal and state partners to safeguard our state from further spread. Take Action: - Continue to practice and strengthen biosecurity practices - Minimize animal movements - Isolate new additions to the herd - Work with your herd veterinarian if you notice unusual clinical signs in cattle Cows Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Phytophthora austrocedri Phytophthora austrocedri canker on juniper Photo: DATCP Text: Learn more! QR code A crosscut of the lower stem reveals internal stem discoloration caused by p. austrocedri infection Photo: DATCP Juniper infected Phytophthora austrocedri Photo: DATCP N. Wensing Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Text: June 7, 2026 World Food Safety Day Food Chicken in a serving dish on the table Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Text: 2026 Growing Wisconsin Magazine Apiary worker in bee suit and gloves People walking through a corn maze Farmer on a farm Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
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ALT Charging in public? Don’t get juice jacked! Graphic of phones in the background and text: - Choose “Charge Only” when plugging in a phone. - Attach a data blocker to the charging cable. - Use your own cable with a wall plug or portable battery. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo
ALT Aeropuerto y mensaje: ¿Va a cargar su teléfono en público? ¡Evite la filtración de tus datos! Gráfico de los teléfonos de fondo y texto: - Elija "Solo carga" al conectar su teléfono. - Instale un bloqueador de datos en su cable de carga. - Use su propio cable con un enchufe de pared o una batería portátil. Logotipo del Departamento de Agricultura, Comercio y Protección al Consumidor de Wisconsin
ALT Farm field and text: Wisconsin Farm Center Wisconsin Farm Center Specialists can help with transition planning on the farm including: - Set goals - Analyze viability - Review plans - Identify options - Mitigate risk - Implement strategies - Monitor progress 1-800-942-2474 farmcenter@wisconsin.gov farmcenter.wi.gov Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection logo