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Employee Recognition
On May 10, 2012, DATCP held Employee Recognition. Each Division nominated one staff person that exemplifies the commitment and customer service shared by all of our staff. Also attending were representatives from Wisconsin agricultural companies and associations. View gallery >>
Vietnamese Ambassador Visit
The Honorable Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States, Nguyen Quoc Cuong, attended a meeting in the Governor’s Conference Room with DATCP Secretary Ben Brancel on April 16. Also attending were representatives from Wisconsin agricultural companies and associations. View gallery >>
National Groundwater Awareness Week
Groundwater is everyone's business. Preventing groundwater contamination is an important part of our work at the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. These photos show some of the projects we have worked on in the past year. Learn more here. View gallery >>
Wisconsin State Winner in Cabbage Contest
Secretary Brancel congratulated the Wisconsin State Winner in the Bonnie Plants’ Third Grade Cabbage Program on February 16, 2012. Austin Mezera of St. Gabriel’s Elementary School in Prairie du Chien was selected as this year’s winner. View gallery >>
Master Meat Crafter Graduation Ceremony
On January 20, 2012, 17 state meat processors graduated from the Master Meat Crafter Training Program. This unique, one-of-a-kind program was developed in conjunction with the Specialty Meat Development Center of Wisconsin. It was supported by DATCP, University of Wisconsin Meat Science Extension, University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors. View gallery >>
Ithaca Community Farm Technology Day
The first Ithaca Community Farm Technology Day was held on January 18, 2012 and was planned by Ithaca FFA and Lime Ridge Ag Supply. Secretary Brancel joined the event as one of the speakers. View gallery >>
Trade Visit to Vietnam
DATCP Secretary Ben Brancel and Jennifer Lu, a DATCP Economic Development Consultant, will make the State of Wisconsin’s first trade visit to Vietnam January 7 – 14, 2012. While in Vietnam, Brancel and Lu will visit Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh, and Hanoi to identify opportunities and challenges for Wisconsin businesses hoping to export in the Vietnamese marketplace. New photos added 1/13/2011. View gallery >>
Milk Products Open House
Secretary Ben Brancel and 64th Alice in Dairyland Katie Wirkus attended the Milk Products Open House on December 20, 2011 to commemorate the company’s 100th year in dairy manufacturing. The event in Chilton included a tour and program. View gallery >>
Official White House Christmas Tree
DATCP Secretary Ben Brancel and Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch attended the harvesting of the official White House Christmas Tree on November 17, 2011 at Schroeder’s Forevergreens in Neshkoro of Marquette County. The tree will be displayed in the White House Blue Room this holiday season. View gallery >>
Alice in Dairyland Something Special from Wisconsin™ Campaign
Katie Wirkus, 64th Alice in Dairyland, will travel the state this season to highlight 44 of the more than 400 registered Something Special from Wisconsin™ companies. During her travels she’ll be sharing a variety of gift ideas and items that are wonderful additions to everyday use.
“For the holidays, an anniversary or even a staple in your pantry, choose Something Special from Wisconsin™ for every day and every occasion,” encourages Katie Wirkus, the 64th Alice in Dairyland. “Using and giving these high quality Wisconsin products helps to keep the money in our local communities and economies while supporting Wisconsin agriculture producers and businesses.”
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Shred Fest 2011
Shred Fest 2011 welcomed hundreds of attendees to Access Information Management in Middleton. This is the third annual event to help protect and educate consumers.
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2011 Governor's Small Business Summit
Governor Scott Walker and Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch hosted the Governor’s Small Business Summit on November 1, 2011 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. At the Summit, attendees met with Wisconsin’s leadership team to discuss ways to create jobs and grow the economy. View gallery >>
Taiwan Agricultural Goodwill Mission
The purpose of this mission was to sign purchasing intent contracts with Midwest states for soybeans, corn, and wheat in 2012 and 2013. On September 29, 2011, the mission made its first ever stop in Wisconsin.
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World Dairy Expo 2011
World Dairy Expo in Madison welcomed thousands of visitors from across the world October 4 – 8, 2011. DATCP hosted international guests, presented the 2011 Cow of the Year, educated students, held educational seminars, and encouraged farmers to dairy in Wisconsin. View gallery >>
