Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

06/12/2026

Farming has many challenges. The Wisconsin Farm Center is here to help Wisconsin farmers and their family members. The 24/7 Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Helpline offers free support at every hour on every day of the year.

It’s important to take care of your mental health. Learn more about the Wisconsin Farm Center Farmer Wellness Program at: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/AgDevelopment/FarmerMentalHealthWellness.aspx. Share these resources with others!

06/11/2026

Nearly two million Christmas trees are harvested annually from more than 800 farms in Wisconsin, ranking the state fifth in the nation for Christmas tree production. Learn more about this on page 23 of the 2025-26 Growing Wisconsin magazine at https://farmflavor.com/wisconsin/wisconsin-magazine/growing-wisconsin-2026.

06/11/2026

Today is a day to celebrate the history of Wisconsin’s agriculture industry and a well-known and loved vegetable – corn! Summertime picnics and cookouts are in full swing, and corn is the perfect addition to a meal together. There are so many ways to have corn – grilled, boiled, baked, and more!

What’s your favorite way to enjoy corn? Let us know in the comments. 🌽😋💛

06/10/2026

Want to know how to tell the difference between native moths and the invasive spongy moth? Learn it in a minute! Watch this 60-second video to learn how to discern the egg masses and caterpillars of these species. Visit spongymoth.wi.gov to learn more.

06/10/2026

Keep safety as your number one priority when driving. Stay off your phone and keep your eyes on the road.

Drive smart, stay alert, provide extra room for farm vehicles, and be aware of your surroundings.

Learn more tips from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

06/10/2026

With kids starting their summer breaks, it’s a great time for parents and guardians to assess and improve their family’s internet safety habits. Check out a few resources you can use to get started. Help protect your kids this Internet Safety Month and year-round! 💻



Con los niños comenzando sus vacaciones de verano, es un momento ideal para que padres y tutores evalúen y mejoren los hábitos de seguridad en internet de sus familias. Consulte algunos recursos que usted puede usar. ¡Ayude a proteger a sus hijos este Mes de la Seguridad en Internet y durante todo el año! 💻

06/09/2026

The Wisconsin Safe Produce Program at DATCP is a comprehensive initiative aimed at ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food produced in Wisconsin. It is part of the broader Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and focuses on the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables. 🍅🫑🍓

Learn more at: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/SafeWisconsinProduce.aspx.

06/09/2026

This month, DATCP recognizes Wisconsin dairy farmers and everyone in the agriculture industry for their work, dedication, and passion that makes up Wisconsin’s dairy industry. DATCP Secretary Romanski said, “Our state continues to lead the world in dairy thanks not only to the hardworking farmers and dairy cows, but also to those who grow quality feed, veterinarians, genetics professionals, processors, and countless others who support the industry every day.”

06/09/2026

Don’t guess – test! 🔍

Regular testing for Varroa mite levels is one of the most important things beekeepers can do to protect their colony health.

These small parasites weaken honey bees, spread viruses, and quickly overwhelm a colony if left unmanaged. Early detection can help inform management decisions before colonies become too stressed. 😰🐝

06/08/2026

Real CAPTCHA requests give you image- or text-based tasks to prove you’re not a robot – something like typing letters and numbers exactly as they appear, or matching pictures of things like fire hydrants or traffic lights. But the FTC is getting reports about a new phishing scam that looks a lot like the CAPTCHA requests you might be used to seeing. Learn more about how the fake CAPTCHA requests happen:

The FTC is getting reports about a new phishing scam that looks a lot like the CAPTCHA requests you might be used to seeing. Real CAPTCHAs give you image- or text-based tasks to prove you’re not a robot — something like typing letters and numbers exactly as they appear, or matching pictures of t...