The DATCP organic agriculture program provides information, support and coordination for organic farmers, businesses and organizations across Wisconsin. We are also working to increase marketing opportunities for organic foods. Here is our latest information:
March 2012 Organic Advisory Council Agenda and Minutes
Click here for the agenda of the March 19, 2012 Organic Advisory Council meeting: March 19 2012 Agenda
Click here for the approved minutes of the March 19, 2012 Organic Advisory Council meeting: March 19 2012 Minutes
January 30, 2012 Organic Advisory Council Agenda and Minutes
Click here for the agenda of the January 30, 2012 Organic Advisory Council meeting: January 30, 2012 Agenda
Click here for the approved minutes of the January 30, 2012 Organic Advisory Council meeting: January 30 2012 Minutes
October 2011 Organic Advisory Council Agenda and Minutes
Click here for the agenda of the October 24, 2011 Organic Advisory Council meeting: October 24 2011 Agenda
Click here for the approved minutes of the October 24, 2012 Organic meeting: October 24 2011 Minutes
WI Organic Advisory Council 2012 Members
2012 Organic Advisory Council list
The Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council meets quarterly to guide the development of organic education and marketing opportunities as well as provide input on state and federal policy that affects organic agriculture. The Council consists of twelve people who represent organic production, processing, marketing and purchasing opportunities in Wisconsin.
Those interested in serving the organic agriculture industry are encouraged to nominate themselves or another qualified individual to serve on the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council. Four seats come open for nomination each Spring.
Nominees are evaluated by a nominating committee and approved by the DATCP Secretary and Board. Selected representatives begin serving at the July meeting of the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council in the year they are elected. Each member serves a three-year term. Members may serve more than one term.
During the nomination period, application materials are available at http://datcp.wi.gov/Farms/Organic_Farming/Advisory_Council. For more information, contact Paine at 608-224-5120 or laura.paine@wi.gov.