Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced new budget investments aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural sector, with potential benefits for swine producers. The initiative includes funding to support farm resilience, land conservation, and rural economic development—key areas that could influence the swine industry’s future.
One major investment is the Dairy Agriculture Resilience Investment Now Grant (DARING) Program, which allocates $1.5 million to help farms modernize infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. While primarily targeted at dairy, the focus on farm resilience may open opportunities for pork producers seeking to enhance biosecurity, technology adoption, and overall sustainability.
Additionally, the Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements (PACE) Program is being relaunched with $15 million in funding to protect farmland from non-agricultural development. This initiative could help ensure long-term land availability for livestock production, including swine operations, as urban expansion continues to put pressure on agricultural land use.
With Wisconsin’s agricultural economy playing a significant role in the U.S. food supply chain, investments in farm sustainability and modernization could indirectly benefit the state’s pork producers. Swine industry stakeholders should monitor how these funds are allocated and advocate for programs that directly support pork production, innovation, and biosecurity.
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