DATCP
(WTAQ-WLUK) — Farmers across the state, including some in Northeast Wisconsin, received grants to boost their soil and water conservation initiatives.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced Wednesday that $1 million will be awarded to 49 farmer-led groups through the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant (PLWPG) Program. Funding will support producer-led conservation solutions by encouraging innovation and farmer participation in efforts to improve Wisconsin’s soil health and water quality.
Click here to see the list of recipients.
“Ensuring every Wisconsinite has access to clean, safe water is not only about keeping our kids, families, and communities healthy, but it’s vital for the well-being of our farmers, our agricultural sector, and our economy, too,” said Gov. Evers. “Wisconsin’s farmers and producers know firsthand the value of clean water and soil and are critical partners in our state’s conservation efforts, so I’m glad to be continuing support for this program in my next budget to bolster their good work to protect our state’s water resources and ensure folks and families across our state have the clean, safe water they deserve.”
This awardee announcement comes as Gov. Evers announced his 2025-27 Executive Budget will increase funding for the PLWPG Program by $1 million over the biennium, bringing the total funding for the program to $2.5 million.
Gov. Evers also announced his 2025-27 Executive Budget will include more than $80 million in key investments to support Wisconsin farmers, farm families, and the agricultural industry as a whole.
Including the recent round of funding, DATCP has awarded more than $7.2 million to 52 different groups across the state since the program started in 2015.
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