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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,
Wisconsin Participates in National Agricultural Policy Discussions
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming on September 10 – 13, 2023. While there, Romanski supported numerous policy amendments and action items that will benefit Wisconsin agriculture and served in leadership roles through the organization. “The theme of this year’s annual meeting was ‘Old West, New Frontier,’
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
