Assembly Bill 411 mandates the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to create and maintain a farmland link program within its Farm Center. This program aims to connect property owners and agricultural operators with individuals looking to use land exclusively for agricultural purposes. The bill authorizes DATCP to provide various resources, including assistance with land transfers, collaboration with nonprofit organizations to facilitate connections, and the publication of informational resources related to the program.
Additionally, the bill requires DATCP to establish a publicly accessible website for the farmland link program and to submit an annual report to the governor and relevant legislative committees detailing the number of farms, acres, and users served by the program in the previous year. This initiative is designed to enhance agricultural land use and support the agricultural community in Wisconsin.