Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

​​​​The dairy industry has a large impact on Wisconsin's economy and culture. At DATCP, our goal is to ensure consumers can trust the safety and availability of milk and other dairy products.

The Division of Food and Recreational Safety (DFRS) handles licensure and inspections to make sure dairy farms, produ​cers, and transporters meet state and federal regulations that kee​p dairy products safe for the publ​ic. We also have resources for people across the dairy industry, including technical assistance, standards developmen​t, and evaluation.​

Territory maps and contact information for Dairy Services staff are listed under the “Contact Us" section of this page. For general questions, contact your sanitarian. For technical questions related to equipment or plan reviews, contact your Dairy Technical Specialist (DTS). For questions related to the PMO or NCIMS programs, contact the Milk Sanitation Ratings Officers (MSRO) at DATCPFSMSRO@wisconsin.gov. For questions related to laboratories or laboratory analysts, contact the Laboratory Evaluation Officers (LEO) at DATCPLEO@wisconsin.gov. For licensing related questions, please review the Resources for Dairy, Food, and Restaurant Licensing ​linked above the contact information.

DFRS Dairy Resources

• Dairy Plant Operators
  
• Milk Producers (Farmers) 
• Milk Contractors
  
• Milk Proficiency Testing Program
  
• Bulk Milk Weigher and Samplers
• Butter Grading and Labeling
• Cheese Grading, Labeling and Packaging
• Egg Sales and Licensing
• Raw Milk
  

Dairy Initiatives & Organizations

• Dairy Rules Advisory Committee
• Dairy Task Force​
  
• Dairy Development
  

• ATCP 82 Rule Revision Advisory Committee​
  

Frequently Asked Questions

​Where do I send the pasteurizer broken seal report?

Complete the broken seal report form and submit it to datcpdfsplanreview@wisconsin.gov.

When is my next inspection?

Notifications for your next inspection are sent via letter in advance of the inspection. You also may reach out to DATCPECDairy@wisconsin.gov with questions. Include the legal entity name listed on the license, farm address, and what information you are requesting.

Why did my inspection frequency change?

You should have received a letter detailing this change with a contact number for any questions. You also may reach out to DATCPECDairy@wisconsin.gov. Include the legal entity name listed on the license, farm address, and what information you are requesting.