93.59 – Producer-led watershed protection grants.
93.59 Producer-led watershed protection grants. (1) The department shall make grants for nonpoint source pollution abatement activities conducted with the assistance of producer-led groups that comply with sub. (2). The department shall make a grant directly to the producer-led group, except that, if the group is not a legal entity, the department may only make […]
93.68 – Grants for meat processing facilities.
93.68 Grants for meat processing facilities. (1) Definition. In this section, “meat processing facility” means a plant or premises where animals are slaughtered for human consumption, or where meat or meat products are processed, but does not include rendering plants. (2) Grants. The department may award grants from the appropriation under s. 20.115 (4) (f) […]
93.70 – Conservation reserve enhancement program.
93.70 Conservation reserve enhancement program. (1) The department may expend funds from the appropriation account under s. 20.866 (2) (wf) to improve water quality, erosion control and wildlife habitat through participation by this state in the conservation reserve enhancement program as approved by the secretary of the federal department of agriculture under 16 USC 3834 […]
93.73 – Purchase of agricultural conservation easements.
93.73 Purchase of agricultural conservation easements. (1) Legislative findings. The legislature finds all of the following: (a) That the preservation of farmland is important for current and future agricultural production in this state, including the production of food and other products needed to sustain the life, health, and welfare of the people of this state. […]
93.80 – Arsenic in wood.
93.80 Arsenic in wood. The department, jointly with the department of safety and professional services, shall review scientific evidence to determine whether there is a substantial likelihood that wood treated with copper, chromium, and arsenic is harmful to the environment or to human health. History: 2001 a. 16; 2011 a. 32.
93.90 – Livestock facility siting and expansion.
93.90 Livestock facility siting and expansion. (1) Statewide concern. This section is an enactment of statewide concern for the purpose of providing uniform regulation of livestock facilities. (1m) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Animal unit” has the meaning given in s. NR 243.03 (3), Wis. Adm. Code. NOTE: The definition of “animal unit” at NR […]
93.49 – Farm to school programs.
93.49 Farm to school programs. (1) Definition. In this section, “farm to school program” means a program to connect schools with nearby farms to provide children with locally produced fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and other nutritious, locally produced foods in school breakfasts, lunches, and snacks; help children develop healthy eating habits; provide nutritional […]
93.50 – Farm mediation and arbitration program.
93.50 Farm mediation and arbitration program. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Action” means a court action involving a dispute described in sub. (3) (am) 2. to 6. in which at least one party is a farmer or a court action by a creditor against a farmer for payment of a debt; to enforce or […]
93.51 – Farmer assistance.
93.51 Farmer assistance. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Farmer” has the meaning given in s. 93.50 (1) (d). (b) “Farming” has the meaning given in s. 102.04 (3). (2) Assistance program. (a) The department may provide consultation and assistance to distressed farmers, which may include but is not limited to providing employment and retraining […]
93.52 – Dairy farmer exit-entry program.
93.52 Dairy farmer exit-entry program. The department shall administer a program to assist in the transfer of farm operations from persons exiting the dairy industry to persons wishing to enter the industry, including assistance in negotiating the financial and legal aspects of farm transfers. The department shall keep confidential information obtained under the program. Any […]