Agriculture & Food Systems

American Planning Association (APA) Food Systems

The APA Food Systems website provides information on policy guidance and examples of local food systems planning recommendations.

Livestock Facility Siting

The State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection provides information about livestock facility siting laws along with an interactive map showing where permits are required.

Organic Agriculture in Wisconsin – 2021 Status Report

Wisconsin ranks second in organic food production in the United States. The Organic Agriculture in Wisconsin – 2021 Status report provides at the state’s production and associated activities. 

Wisconsin Land Use Megatrends: Agriculture

Statewide trends for various agricultural sectors are explored together with economic impacts, environmental and human health impacts, and state and local policies to manage agriculture. (2010)