Wisconsin is home to an abundance of quality land and water resources. The state's farmers are the ultimate caretakers of the land, water, plants, and animals on their farms.
Each farm is unique, and farmers implement sustainable practices that are most effective for their individual farm. Sustainable practices ensure Wisconsin agriculture will be socially, environmentally, and economically viable for generations to come.
Wisconsin agriculture is committed to reducing its energy usage, waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon footprint. Farmers are leaders in sustainability, participating in numerous voluntary programs, such as the state Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program and federal Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.
Sustainable solutions need to be science-based and have measurable results. To be sustainable long-term, farmers continually adapt to the latest research available. There is an opportunity for some farmers to create additional revenue streams when they implement sustainable practices on their farm.
Farmers strive to produce nutritious food for families around the world. Farmers understand the importance of sustainability to consumers and work to share their sustainability story with their global consumers.
Additional Resources
Some Wisconsin agricultural organizations share information about sustainability. Website links are provided below as additional resources.
Dairy Business Association: Sustainability
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin: Sustainable Dairy Farming in Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension: Wisconsin Sustainable Agriculture
Wisconsin Beef Council: Raising Beef
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Sustainability Initiatives
Wisconsin Pork Association: Sustainability
Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association: Sustainable Practices
Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board: Using Sustainable Practices on Soybean Farms