D EPARTMENT OF A GRICULTURE, T RADE AND C ONSUMER P ROTECTION WISCONSIN

What we do We work to assure: –Safe, wholesome food –Consumer protection –Fair business practices –Healthy people, animals and plants –Productive agriculture in a clean environment –Vitality of Wisconsin agriculture and commerce

Our organization Board of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection Office of the Secretary Deputy Secretary Executive Assistant Office of Legal Counsel Budget Director Office of Outreach and Policy Administrative Law Judge Management Services Food Safety Trade & Consumer Protection Agricultural Development Agricultural Resource Management Animal Health ATTACHED BOARDS & COUNCILS Land and Water Conservation Board Fertilizer Research Council Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics Service Secretary

Key partners Agriculture, business and consumers State and federal agencies University of Wisconsin Local government

DATCP board Sets DATCP policy Approves rules Open meetings Public input

F OOD S AFETY D IVISION

Our role Help food businesses to produce safe food Level competitive playing field Inform and consult –Greater need with small to mid-sized businesses Enforce food safety & consumer protection requirements Serve as a connection to the nation’s food regulatory system via FDA and USDA

What we do Dairy safety and inspection Food safety and inspection Meat inspection Laboratory certification Cheese, butter and egg grading

T RADE AND C ONSUMER P ROTECTION D IVISION

Our role Assuring fair business practices and safe products to protect both consumers and businesses

A NIMAL H EALTH D IVISION

Our role Disease monitoring, surveillance and response Animal movements Licensing and registration Humane programs Rabies epidemiology Aquaculture

A GRICULTURAL R ESOURCE M ANAGEMENT D IVISION

Our role Environmental and human health protection

Three bureaus Agrichemical management Plant industry: plant pests and diseases Land and water resources: conservation

What we do: agrichemical management Pesticide regulation Water quality monitoring and protection Nutrient management Animal feed Fertilizer, lime, soil and plant additives Integrated pest management in schools Endangered species protection

What we do: land and water resources County land and water resource plans County allocation plan Conservation engineering assistance CREP Farmland Preservation Agricultural impact statements Drainage districts

What we do: plant industry Survey crops for pests Inspect nurseries and Christmas trees Certify plants for export Gypsy moth control Verify seed quality Regulate honeybee shipment Track ginseng production

A GRICULTURAL D EVELOPMENT D IVISION

Our role Support agricultural business and market development and help agriculture respond to changing economic conditions

What we do International Agribusiness Center

What we do ADD grants Value- added Resource referral

What we do Wisconsin Farm Center Rural Electric Power Services

Wisconsin Farm Center 800 number info. Line Information & Referral Services Wrap around services –Financial analysis –Mediation –Behavioral health –Farmer entry/exit –Disaster assistance

Sowing the Seeds of Hope 7 state behavior health program – IA,KS, MN, NE, ND,SD, WI Grant funded Counseling vouchers Weekend retreats Training

Intersections with Rural Health Agricultural Development –Current AmeriCorps grant application Sowing the Seeds of Hope –Farm & Ranch Stress Assistance Network Information and Referral Food Safety, Agriculture Resource Management & Animal Health Divisions

Gaps Comprehensive, holistic approach to rural health by state departments and other key stakeholders Health care access and affordability