Working Land Mapping and GIS Guidelines presentation at the WLIA 2011 Annual conference. Focus on the guidelines for submitting maps and spatial data for certification by the WI Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Provides statutory reference for guidelines, examples of certified maps, examples of common issues, and spatial analysis options for detecting possible issues.

1. Working Lands Program February 2011 Brian C. Loeffelholz WI – Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection GIS and Mapping

2. Farmland Preservation Program - Maps - Part of Statutes beginning 1970’s - Hard copy only - Few standards - Inconsistent 1982 – Pierce Co. Plan 1982 – Bayfield Co. Plan

4. What is Working Lands? PACE Farmland Preservation Zoning Farmland Preservation Plans Conservation Compliance Tax Credits Ch. 91 Wis Stats. effective on July 1, 2009 Purpose: Preserve Farmland & Provide Tax Credits AEAs Agreements

20. Agricultural Enterprise Area Creating the Rule

23. Tax Credit Reporting, Tracking & Auditing Jurisdiction DATCP Landowner

24. Questions? Brian C. Loeffelholz WI - DATCP Office: (608) 224-4632 [email_address]