Executive committee postpones resolution calling on DATCP to revoke Ridgeland Farms license after extensive public comment

Sep 4, 2025

The Dane County Executive Committee postponed consideration of 25 res 1 19, a resolution urging the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to revoke Ridgeland Farms’ commercial dog breeder license and place animals in custodial care, after hours of testimony for and against the measure.

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The Dane County Executive Committee voted to postpone resolution 25 res 1 19 — which calls on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to revoke Ridgeland Farms’ commercial dog breeder license and place dogs in custodial care during an ongoing investigation — until the committee’s Oct. 23 meeting.

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