Thirteen Wisconsin farm organizations are dedicated to reducing pesticide risk
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
WI Apple Growers Association
WI Berry Growers Association
WI Corn Growers Association - phone 262.495.2232
WI Farm Bureau Federation
WI Farmers Union
WI Federation of Cooperatives - phone 608.226.0300
WI Ginseng Growers Association - phone 715.443.3542
WI National Farmers Organization
WI Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
WI Soybean Association
WI State Cranberry Growers Association
WI Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants
Who sponsors this site?
This site is made possible by Wisconsin agricultural organizations that know reducing high-risk pesticides is both possible and desireable. Reducing pesticides is possible because farmers and researchers are continually searching for better ways to manage pests. Reducing high risk pesticides is desirable because high risk pesticides can have unintended negative affects on our health and environment.
A number of agencies also support the University of Wisconsin's Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems work on pesticide reduction. They are:
- US EPA - Minor and Specialty Crops IPM Special Projects: “Pesticide reduction in WI fruit production,” 2006-2009
- USDA Special Projects pesticide reduction grants, 2002-present
- Center for Agricultural Partnerships, in cooperation with the US Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters: “EQIP for apple growers,” 2005
- American Farmland Trust, in cooperation with the US Environmental Protection Agency – Region V: “Pesticide Risk Reduction in WI Apple/Fruit Production,” 2004-2007
- USDA SARE PDP: “WI Eco-apple production education and outreach,” 2004-2006