93.23 Local fairs. (1) State aid to county fairs and agricultural societies. State aid appropriated by s. 20.115 (4) (b) to counties and agricultural societies, associations or boards shall be paid subject to the following conditions: (a) 1. To each county, and any organized agricultural society, association, or board in the state that complies with […]
93.30 World dairy expo. (1) The secretary shall approve any plans for the expenditure of appropriations under s. 20.115 (4) (e) to the World Dairy Expo, Inc., for activities that expand business opportunities for the persons of the dairy industry that are located in this state. Of the amounts appropriated under s. 20.115 (4) (e), […]
93.31 Livestock breeders association. The secretary of the Wisconsin livestock breeders association shall on and after July 1 of each year make a report to the department, signed by the president, treasurer, and secretary of the association, setting forth in detail the receipts and disbursements of the association for the preceding fiscal year in such […]
93.32 Agriculture in the classroom program. From the appropriation account under s. 20.115 (4) (q), the department shall provide grants to the organization that conducts an agriculture in the classroom program in cooperation with the federal department of agriculture to help teachers educate students about agriculture. History: 2001 a. 16.
93.35 Weather modification. (1) Definitions. In this section: (b) “Operation” means the performance of any weather modification activity undertaken for the purpose of producing or attempting to produce any form of modifying effect upon the weather within a specified geographical area over a specified time interval. (c) “Weather modification” means any activity performed with the […]
93.40 Dairy promotion. (1) Duties. The department shall: (a) Promote the sale of Wisconsin dairy products. (b) Stimulate, promote, advertise and publicize the dairy industry in this state. (c) Create an accurate national and international image of the state dairy industry. (d) Encourage all farmers and dairy businesses to participate in available education programs. (e) […]
93.41 Stray voltage. (1) The department shall participate in the stray voltage program established under s. 196.857. (2) The department shall develop informational and educational materials on stray voltage and provide those materials to the public in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin-Extension and the technical college system board and shall study the need for […]
93.42 Center for international agribusiness marketing. The department shall establish and operate a center for international agribusiness marketing. The center shall promote the export of this state’s agricultural and agribusiness products in foreign markets by: (1) Assisting in the performance of market research and planning to identify international marketing opportunities for the state’s products and […]
93.425 Agricultural exports program. (1) The center for international agribusiness marketing shall establish and administer an agricultural exports program to promote the export of this state’s agricultural and agribusiness products. (2) The center for international agribusiness marketing shall cooperate with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to achieve all of the following export objectives by June […]
93.43 Veteran farmer assistance and outreach program; veteran farmer logotype. (1) Veteran farmer assistance and outreach program. (a) The department shall establish and implement a program to integrate veterans into the field of agriculture and support veterans currently working in agriculture. The department shall consult with the department of veterans affairs, the department of military […]
93.44 Commodity promotion. (1) The department shall initiate projects to promote commodities produced in this state. (2) The department shall allow all products and commodities produced or manufactured in this state that meet the standards established by the department to be included in the department’s promotional campaign that uses the phrase “Something Special from Wisconsin”, […]
93.45 Buy local, buy Wisconsin. The department shall conduct a program to increase awareness and consumption of locally produced foods and related products and to increase the production and improve the distribution of foods and related products for local consumption. In the program, the department shall emphasize the development of regional food and cultural tourism […]
93.46 Agricultural diversification. (1) The department shall establish an agricultural diversification program and shall do all of the following: (a) Conduct market research and develop long-range plans to determine potential for the production and marketing of agricultural crops and livestock. (b) Provide assistance to individuals and organizations on marketing strategies, agricultural product processing and other […]
93.47 Bioenergy council. (1) The bioenergy council shall identify voluntary best management practices for sustainable biomass and biofuels production, which may include consideration of practices related to choosing biomass species, where to plant, crop management, harvest, and processing and transport, and factors such as soil management, chemical inputs, carbon sequestration in soil and root mass, […]
93.48 Buy local grant program. (1) The department may award grants from the appropriation under s. 20.115 (4) (am) to individuals or organizations to fund projects that are designed to increase the sale of agricultural products grown in this state that are purchased in close proximity to where they are produced. The department may not […]
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. (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. (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. 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 […]
93.55 Chemical and container collection grants. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Chemical” means a chemical, including a pesticide, that is used for agricultural purposes. (b) “Pesticide” has the meaning given in s. 94.67 (25). (2) Collection grants. The department may award a grant to a county for a chemical and container collection program. A […]
