ATCP 50 is the administrative rule used by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to implement state and federal laws. It covers soil and water resource management grants to counties, county resource management planning, conservation compliance for farmland preservation tax credits, local ordinances, nutrient management and other conservation practices. DATCP cooperates with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, county land conservation committees and other agencies to administer conservation programs.
ATCP 50: Soil and Water Resource Management Program Rulemaking 2021
DATCP is in the process of updating ATCP 50 to implement the Silurian bedrock agricultural performance standard promulgated in 2018 by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Wis. Admin. Code NR 151.075, as authorized under Wis. Stat. 281.16(3), Wis. Stats and make some rule language updates. DATCP is working with agriculture industry stakeholders, county staff, state agencies, the legislature, Governor, and the general public to update ATCP 50.
Guidance Documents for Current ATCP 50
DATCP grants and program funding
Land and water resource management planning, regulation and conservation engineering
Farm conservation standards
Information Incorporated by Reference
Primary and secondary technical standards incorporated by reference
Soil Testing Laboratory Certification Application
Approved Soil Testing Laboratories
NRCS 561 - Heavy Use Area Protection
UW-EX Milking Center Wastewater Guidelines
590 Standard (2015)
590 Technical Note and Appendices 2-3
590 Technical Note Appendix 1
590 Checklist
UW-EX Nutrient Application Guidelines for Field, Fruit and Vegetable Crops (A2809) (2006)
UW-EX Nutrient Application Guidelines for Field, Fruit and Vegetable Crops (A2809) (2012)
Farmland Preservation Program Certificate of Conservation Compliance
SWRM Grant Program Working Manual
Engineering Certification Form
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