Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

The following bodies are created by law and attached to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP) for administrative purposes.

• Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Council​
  
• Agricultural Producer Security Council
  
• Farm to School Advisory Council
  
• Fertilizer Research Council
  
• Land and Water Conservation Board
  
• Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
  
• Veterinary Examining Board
  

Standing Advisory Bodies Created by DATCP

Wisconsin statutes authorize the Secretary to create such councils or committees as the operation of the department requires. 

• ​Dairy Rules Advisory Committee​
• Organic Advisory Council​
• Produce Safety Advisory Council
  
• Retail Foods Safety Advisory Committee
• Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council​​

Rulemaking Advisory Committees

Under state law, the department may convene committees of experts, interested person or representatives of the public to advise it with respect to any contemplated rulemaking.

Active Rulemaking Advisory Committees

Ad Hoc Advisory Bodies Created by DATCP

The department may create temporary ("ad hoc") advisory councils to advise the department on matters within the Department's jurisdiction.  

• CREP Implementation Committee
  
• Dairy Task Force 2.0
  
• Data Privacy and Security Advisory Committee
  

Additional Councils Affiliated with DATCP​​

• Dairy Innovation Hub Advisory Council
  
• Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council​
  
• Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council

Agricultural Marketing Boards

​​Wisconsin statute allows DATCP to adopt marketing orders for agricultural commodities.​

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