Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Geospatial data and technologies, such as GIS, GPS and address geocoding, play a vital role in support of many DATCP programs. Interest in, and use of, these tools continues to grow in most divisions. In some cases, geospatial tools and data have been used for several years and have been integrated into program workflows and processes.
In 2005, DATCP hired its Agency GIS Coordinator to promote collaboration among program divisions and with external partners. DATCP currently uses desktop and server based GIS software, GPS receivers, and address standardization and geocoding software. Over 30 users in program areas rely on these tools to support their business needs.
Partial list of business programs and activities supported by geospatial data and technologies:
Homeland security and emergency response (e.g., critical infrastructure)
Groundwater quality (e.g., pesticide use rules)
Nutrient management (e.g., manure management, surface water quality)
Agrichemical management (e.g., facility inspections, spills)
Land management and zoning (e.g., CREP, farmland preservation, livestock siting)
Drainage districts
Agricultural Impact Statements
Plant industry (e.g., plant disease/pest outbreaks, gypsy moth control, nursery inspections)
Animal health (e.g., animal disease outbreaks, CWD, facility inspections)
Consumer protection (e.g., complaints, informational contacts)
Weights and measures (e.g., vehicle scale, LP meter and other inspections)
Dairy and food (e.g., retail food, producer and processor inspections)
Meat processing (e.g., inspector and veterinarian assignments)
Agricultural Development (e.g., organic producers, dairy grants, international marketing)
Farm Center resources
