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SB 871

Relating to: creating a grant program for farmers who implement certain sustainable practices, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Dassler-Alfheim and 7 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill creates farmer grant program for sustainable practices with rule-making authority and state appropriation to incentivize environmental agricultural adoption.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 871

Legislative bill overview

SB 871 establishes a new grant program in Wisconsin to provide financial incentives to farmers who adopt sustainable agricultural practices. The bill grants rule-making authority to implement the program and includes a fiscal appropriation to fund these grants.

Why is this important

Agricultural grants can influence farming practices toward environmental sustainability, soil health, and water quality improvements. The program's design and funding level will determine whether it meaningfully shifts farming practices or serves primarily as a modest supplemental payment to existing operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Program cost and appropriation size: No specific funding amount is mentioned in available materials; the actual fiscal impact and whether it's adequate to incentivize meaningful change remains unclear
  • Definition of "sustainable practices": The bill's rule-making authority means specifics will be determined later; disagreement may arise over which practices qualify and whether environmental standards are sufficiently rigorous
  • Farmer eligibility and distribution: Questions about farm size limits, income thresholds, and whether payments reach small/minority farmers equitably versus concentrating benefits among larger operations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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