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Back to School a Reason to Recognize Agricultural Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 7, 2023Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220sam.go@wisconsin.gov Editor's note: A photo of Secretary Randy Romanski can be found here A commentary by Secretary Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – Back to school is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and communities across the state. As we share first day of school photos and settle into the new daily school schedule,
Plan Your Next Ag-Adventure
For the third year running, Gov. Tony Evers has acknowledged the growing impact of agricultural tourism by proclaiming Sept. 21 to Oct. 2 Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Week. “We continue to see the public’s growing demand to meet farmers and also visit farms of all kinds,” said Governor Evers. “Families and individuals are seeking out the experiences only working farms can provide — relaxation, entertainment, education, food and adventure.” The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association (WATA) will be
Something Special from Wisconsin™ Companies Excel at State Fair Eats and Treats Competition
Editor's note: Download the Something Special from Wisconsin logo and photo of Best in Show winner Pleasant's Best Sauces MADISON, Wis. – Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's (DATCP) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won 22 of 37 awards at the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Champion Eats and Treats competition last month. “We are extremely pleased with the Something Special from Wisconsin™ member companies' success at the Eats and Treats
Say Farewell to Summer by Grilling Locally Produced Meat
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 30, 2023Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.go@wisconsin.gov Editor's note: A photo of Secretary Randy Romanski can be found here A commentary by Secretary Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – With August coming to a close, many Wisconsinites look toward Labor Day as the last major weekend of summer. It is a time to get together with family and friends, fire up the grill, and
State Announces Launch of New Tool to Help Wisconsinites Find Free, Discounted Internet Service
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), announced the launch of the Internet Discount Finder website to help Wisconsin households find and access affordable internet. The new tool can assist in finding free and discounted internet service available to eligible Wisconsin residents. “We’re proud our investments are helping more than 395,000 homes and businesses get new or improved broadband
Gov. Evers Announces New Rustic Roads Guide with 124 Routes
Print and online guides now also feature Wisconsin’s Scenic Byways MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that the new 2023 Rustic Roads Guide is now available in print and online and offers 124 backroad trips, including the state’s latest Rustic Road, Rustic Road-124. Rustic Road-124 passes rock outcroppings and a trout stream in western Dane County. Also new for 2023, the Rustic Roads Guide devotes 14 pages to Wisconsin’s Scenic
