Want to reduce reliance on pesticides on your farm?

There are lots of places you can go for information on ways to reduce high-risk pesticides on your farm, and you just discovered an internet portal created especially for Wisconsin farmers to quickly find what you need.

  • Farmer networks and organizations

    There may be farmers in your area who are developing creative solutions to pest management. Contact them for advice. Some groups have a web url. Check out this section for short-cuts to contacting them. Grower organizations have teamed up with consultants and the University of WI to reduce pesticides. Fruit and potato growers are invested in making a change.

  • University & other government services

    There are many public service providers that can assist you with publications on pest management options, lab services, workshops and training on pest management, or who may be engaged in research relevant to your business. Some of these researchers may be interested in conducting research with you on your farm.

  • Farm services

    Private service providers, such as crop consultants, can give you good advice and manage your crop pests for a fee. Your local farm supply dealership may offer consultant services to help you reduce risks from pesticides.



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