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The Division of Markets was created within the department of Agriculture in 1919, in order to improve and promote the market for Wisconsin farm products. The division was established as a separate Department of Markets in 1921, and granted additional powers to regulate unfair competition and trade practices. [4] The Departments of Agriculture ...
Ben Brancel (born July 31, 1950) is a retired American farmer and Republican politician from Marquette County, Wisconsin.He served as the 7th and 10th secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, during the administrations of governors Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker.
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is an agency of the Wisconsin state government which provides a range of services and programs, from operations, technology, and logistical support for the state, to assistance programs for low-income homes, to state gaming. The department's services to other state agencies and offices include ...
The market value of Wisconsin's agricultural products in 2022 was ... Wisconsin's state statistician for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said the state's agricultural strength comes from its ...
The Inflation Reduction Act dedicated nearly $20 billion to U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that help farmers protect their operation and reduce its environmental impact.
A farm in Marquette County. Agriculture is a significant sector in Wisconsin's economy, producing nearly $104 billion in revenue annually. [1] The significance of the state's agricultural production is exemplified by the depiction of a Holstein cow, an ear of corn, and a wheel of cheese on Wisconsin's state quarter design. [2]
In 1921, Wisconsin became the first state to grade cheese by its quality. [12] As of 2020, Wisconsin produces 26% of all cheese in the US, totaling 3.39 billion pounds (1.54 × 10 ^ 9 kg) of cheese in the last year. [13] A worker in a New Glarus cheese factory places a Wisconsin stamp on wheels of cheese (1922)
The Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission is a separate state commission administratively attached to the Department of Workforce Development. It is tasked with administering labor-employer relations in order to avoid strikes, lockouts, or other interruptions to commerce.