Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Agency overview
Formed	1929
Preceding agencies	Wisconsin Department of Agriculture (1915–1929); Wisconsin Department of Markets (1921–1929);
Jurisdiction	Wisconsin
Headquarters	2811 Agriculture Dr; Madison, Wisconsin; 43°3′37.512″N 89°17′18.672″W
Employees	630.29 (2019)
Annual budget	$193,595,700 (2019)
Agency executives	Randy Romanski, Secretary; Angela James, Deputy Secretary; Eric Ebersberger, Assistant Deputy Secretary;
Parent agency	State of Wisconsin
Website	http://www.datcp.wi.gov/

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is a governmental agency of the U.S. state of Wisconsin responsible for regulating agriculture, trade, and commercial activity in the state. The department is administered by a secretary who is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.

The department is directed and supervised by a nine-member Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, who serve staggered six year terms and are appointed by the governor. Two of the board members are required to be consumer representatives, while the other seven are required to have an agricultural background.

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