Increasing the number of authorized positions for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for regional farmer support and making an appropriation. (FE)

1. **ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY:** This bill aimed to increase staffing for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to better support farmers in Wisconsin. 2. **KEY REQUIREMENTS:** - No immediate actions required from businesses as the bill did not pass. 3. **DEADLINES:** - No effective date or compliance deadlines since the bill failed. 4. **PENALTIES:** - No penalties or enforcement mechanisms applicable as the bill did not become law. 5. **SMB IMPACT:** Since the bill did not pass, small businesses in the agricultural sector will not see any changes in support from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection at this time. However, ongoing challenges in farmer support remain a concern for small agricultural businesses.