Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

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This Audio Library is a helpful resource for your news reporting and education needs. Use segments from interviews with DATCP staff to add to your media report. Learn more about DATCP programs and priorities by hearing remarks from agricultural events. Listen to how DATCP is working for Wisconsin producers and consumers.

Stateline World Trade Association Awards

Grow Wisconsin Dairy 30x20 InitiativeApril 26, 2012 - Secretary Brancel gave remarks at the 2012 Annual Awards Banquet for the Stateline World Trade Association. Brancel described services available through the DATCP International Trade Team and WEDC to assist companies export their products.   Podcast:
Full Remarks
Importance of Cooperation
Governor's Emphasis on Exports
Importance of Relationships in Exporting
Services for Small and Mid-sized Companies
Importance of Long-term Success

Grow Wisconsin Dairy 30x20 Initiative

Grow Wisconsin Dairy 30x20 Initiative March 15, 2012 - Secretary Ben Brancel interviewed with Bob Meyer of the Brownfield Ag News about DATCP’s new Grow Wisconsin Dairy 30x20 Initiative. The Secretary explains how the initiative began, what services are available for dairy farmers and why the dairy industry is so important to our state.   Podcast:
Interview with Secretary Bancel

Brag About Ag

Brag About AgFebruary 29, 2012 - Secretary Ben Brancel spoke at UW-Platteville’s first ever Brag About Ag Event on February 29, 2012 about the importance of agriculture to the state’s economy, opportunities in agricultural careers and how to be an ag advocate for all audiences. Also speaking at the event were Andrea Bloom of Vita-Plus and Jim Massey of The Country Today.   Podcast:
Secretary Brancel Full Remarks
Importance of Focusing on Agriculture
Generational Gap to Agriculture
Speak to your Audience
Your Place in Agriculture
Agricultural Career Statistics
Suggestions for the Students

Ag Day at the Capitol

Rural Health InitiativeFebruary 8, 2012 - Ag Day at the Capitol is an event where attendees can learn more about legislative issues important to Wisconsin farmers. DATCP Deputy Secretary Jeff Lyon was a keynote speaker at the event. Lyon shared the services provided by each division in DATCP and described the impact of agriculture on Wisconsin’s economy.   Podcast:
Full Remarks by Deputy Secretary Jeff Lyon
Ag Day at the Capitol is a Great Day

Rural Health Initiative, Inc.

Rural Health InitiativeJanuary 31, 2012 - Secretary Brancel gave remarks at the Rural Health Initiative, Inc. event in Manawa. The Rural Health Initiative began serving farmers in Shawano County in 2003 and is now expanding its services to Outagamie and Waupaca counties. Audio will include the Secretary’s full remarks.    Podcast:
Secretary Brancel's Full Remarks

Ithaca Community Farm Technology Day

Ithace Community Farm TechnologyJanuary 18, 2012 - The first Ithaca Community Farm Technology Day was planned by Ithaca FFA and Lime Ridge Ag Supply. Secretary Brancel spoke at the event about the importance of agriculture on our state’s exports and the local community. Audio will include the full text, presentation of the Proclamation, community message, export info, dairy info, and county impact.   Podcasts:
Secretary Brancel's Full Remarks
Presentation of the Proclamation to Lime Ridge Ag Supply
Message About the Importance of Community
Impact of International Trade on Wisconsin Agriculture
Impact of Wisconsin Dairy
Impact of Agriculture on Sauk and Richland Counties

Brancel Reflects on Trade Visit to Vietnam

Vietnam VisitJanuary 19, 2012 - Secretary Brancel discussed the results of his trade visit upon his return to Wisconsin. He highlights the interest in Wisconsin dairy genetics, dairy products and grains in these interviews. Audio will include follow-up, excited, grains, orders, product, next, and full podcast.   Podcasts:
Full Podcast with Secretary Brancel
Excitement of Export Opportunities
Exports of Grain to Vietnam
Orders Received in Vietnam for Wisconsin Products
Our Next Step
Product Opportunities

Brancel to Make State’s First Trade Visit to Vietnam

Vietnam VisitJanuary 5, 2012 - Secretary Ben Brancel discusses the upcoming trade visit to Vietnam January
7 – 14, 2012 with DATCP Economic Development Consultant Jennifer Lu. The purpose of this educational and exploratory trip is to identify opportunities for Wisconsin businesses to expand their exports to Vietnam. Audio will include the podcast, purpose of the trip, what businesses can expect from it, why export.
  Podcasts:
Full Podcast with Secretary Brancel
Purpose of Trade Visit
What Businesses Can Expect From the Visit
Why Exports are Valuable