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Introduced
08/29/2025
08/29/2025
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to establish and maintain within its Farm Center a farmland link program that connects property owners and agricultural operators with individuals seeking to use land exclusively for agricultural purposes. The bill authorizes DATCP to provide various resources and assistance under the program, including to provide assistance regarding the transfer of land and other property, collaborate with nonprofit organizations to facilitate connection between parties participating in the program, and publish informational resources related to the program. The bill also requires DATCP to establish and maintain a public website for the program and to annually report to the governor and appropriate standing committees of the legislature regarding the farms, acres, and users served by the program in the preceding year. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to create and manage a farmland link program within its Farm Center, designed to help connect property owners and agricultural operators with individuals seeking to use land exclusively for agricultural purposes. Under this program, DATCP can provide various types of assistance, including helping with land transfer processes, collaborating with nonprofit organizations to facilitate connections between participants, and publishing informational resources about the program. The bill mandates that DATCP establish a public website for the farmland link program and submit an annual report to the governor and legislative standing committees detailing the number of farms, acres, and users served by the program in the previous year. The goal of this program is to support agricultural land access and facilitate connections between landowners and potential agricultural operators, potentially helping to preserve farmland and support agricultural economic opportunities in Wisconsin.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Clint Moses (R)*,
Travis Tranel (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Howard Marklein (R),
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab411 |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB411-AA1.pdf |
| AB411 ROCP for Committee on Agriculture On 1/15/2026 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/agriculture/1964744.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB411: Fiscal Estimate From DATCP | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab411/ab411_datcp.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB411.pdf |
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