The different spheres attended to, by the
Wisconsin department of Agriculture revolves around activities related to crops, plant nurseries, fish farms, honey bees, livestock, farms growing Christmas trees etc.
In addition to above mentioned services provided by Wisconsin department of agriculture, services like counseling with reference to finances, searching new markets, protection of the environment, moving animals are also taken care of by the Wisconsin department of agriculture.
Wisconsin department of agriculture carries out the different functions with as less as 700 employees. The expenditure involved in the same is also very meager.
Other areas of service include:
- Inspecting and providing license to as many as 100,000 business firms and to individuals.
- Analyzing samples from the laboratory
- Conducting investigations and hearings
- making the business firms and also the individuals aware of practices for improving agricultural skills
- Abiding by rules
- Promoting agriculture within the country and abroad.
Mission of the Wisconsin department of agriculture is rendering service to the residents of Wisconsin by giving assurance in the following areas:
- "Safety and quality of food"
- "Fair business practices for the buyer and seller"
- "Efficient use of agricultural resources in a quality environment"
- "Consumer protection"
- "Healthy animals and plants"
- "The vitality of Wisconsin agriculture and commerce"
Vision of Wisconsin department of agriculture encompasses the effort to be on the top by:
- Growth
- Profitability
- Productivity
Wisconsin department of agriculture is divided into seven segments. They are:
- Trade and Consumer Protection
- Food Safety
- Animal Health
- Agricultural Resource Management
- Management Services
- Agricultural Development
- Office of the Secretary
Wisconsin department of agriculture aims to inculcate improvement in the economic set up of the communities in the rural areas and farmers.
Designing strategies for diverting into alternative livestock and crops is also supported by Wisconsin department of agriculture.
Creation of alternative livestock and crops makes space for new employees thus enhancing the scope of employment.
The different agricultural programs opted for by the Wisconsin department of agriculture are aimed at improving the agricultural skills, agricultural operations of the farmers.