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Celebrate America's Dairyland During June Dairy Month
A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – June Dairy Month is a special time in Wisconsin. As summer starts, we celebrate the many hardworking Wisconsin farmers and processors who make our state a leading source for quality dairy products across the U.S. and worldwide. Wisconsin’s dairy industry gives us much to be proud of and to be grateful for, both during June Dairy Month and all year long. Rooted in a
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DATCP Announces 2023 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant Recipients
DATCP Announces 2023 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant Recipients FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 24, 2023Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 10 Wisconsin companies will receive a DATCP Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grant in 2023. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin's agriculture and food industries by helping farms and
Gov. Evers Congratulates Class of 2023 Graduates
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today congratulated high school seniors for their upcoming graduations in a video message that is available for use during commencement ceremonies here. A transcript of the message is available below. Hello, graduates! Governor Tony Evers here.Congratulations on your graduation and reaching this milestone. I speak for all your family, friends, and loved ones when I say we’re all so proud of you. You’ve spent the past few years pouring your time and energy into papers,
Ashley Hagenow Selected as the 76th Alice in Dairyland
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Ashley Hagenow of Poynette as Wisconsin's 76th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Hagenow will work for the contract year as a full-time communications professional for DATCP, educating the public about the importance of agriculture in Wisconsin. Hagenow is a senior at the University of Minnesota and will graduate in May 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in agricultural communication and marketing,
DATCP Announces 2023 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients
DATCP Announces 2023 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 21 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant in 2023. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy processing facilities. “This is America’s Dairyland, and as one of the most significant components of our statewide economy, investing
UW–Madison celebrates completion of new and improved Babcock Hall facilities
The time has come to celebrate the completion of a major construction project for UW–Madison’s Babcock Hall, the heart of the university’s dairy product research and training. The facility updates involved the renovation of the Babcock Hall Dairy Plant, known for its popular Babcock ice cream and award-winning cheeses, as well as a new, three-story addition for the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), a world-class resource for dairy processors and entrepreneurs. The celebration involves a public open house