Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

serving the state of wisconsin since 1839

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

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Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin

Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin

An economic development program designed to increase the purchase of Wisconsin grown/produced food products for sale to local purchasers.

Programs and Activities

Producers First – One-on-one technical assistance program for local food producers. Now accepting applications.

Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Workshops – Intensive day-long workshops designed to reduce barriers for local food producers.
 
Wisconsin Local Food Marketing Guide - A step-by-step guide for local food producers interested in entering local food markets.
 
On-Farm Food Safety Web-tool - Website with resources for fresh fruit and vegetable producers. 
 
AmeriCorps Farm to School - AmeriCorps members are placed in schools across the state.

For general questions about the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin, please contact the program director, Teresa Engel, by email, at teresa.engel@wi.gov, or by phone, at 608-224-5101.