Publications
October 27, 2020: Using disinfectant and sanitizer for your home or business
May 13, 2020: Safety tips for agricultural pesticide applicators
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I write an emergency response plan for my business?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided tips on developing and implementing a response plan, identifying essential business functions, and establishing communication plans: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html.
Ready.gov has resources for creating a business process diagram and continuity impact analysis: https://www.ready.gov/business-continuity-plan. These resources include a sample emergency plan: https://eden.lsu.edu/media/2269/pandemic-preparedness-for-businesses-sample-plan.pdf.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers free emergency planning tabletop exercises for businesses to review, share, and use: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-planning-exercises.
What's going to happen to my farm? What should I do to prepare?
UW-Division of Extension has published resources on its website: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/covid19/.
Does the Agricultural Producer Security Fund provide coverage for loss of income if a processor stops accepting product?
No. The law requires that product be delivered to the processor for a claim to be valid. It does not cover undelivered product if a processor stops accepting deliveries.
Who is covered by the Ag Producer Security program?
Generally, the fund covers Wisconsin producers who deliver to licensed contractors. For a list of licensed contractors, go to datcp.wi.gov and select the Agricultural Producer Security page under the License/Permits tab.
I delivered my product to my processor but didn't get paid. What action should I take?
For more information or to file a claim, go to datcp.wi.gov and select the Agricultural Producer Security page under the Licenses/Permits tab.