Wisconsin FAQs — Farmland Preservation Zoning is an agricultural zoning program designed to preserve Wisconsin’s productive agricultural lands. The program is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (MATCH). The program has two primary components — Farmland Preservation Zoning (FPZ) and the Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Program (FPP). The Farmland Preservation Zoning component is a local ordinance that helps protect and preserve agricultural land by limiting non-agricultural land uses. This helps to maintain the productivity of the land and the viability of agricultural operations. The zoning also helps to ensure that agricultural land is not taken out of production for other uses. The Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Program component provides financial assistance to local governments, landowners, and other entities to help them preserve agricultural land. Financial assistance is available for activities such as land acquisition, farmland protection agreements, and land management. Wisconsin FAQs — Farmland Preservation Zoning includes: • Overview • Farmland Preservation Zoning • Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Program • Application Process • Eligibility Criteria • Program Benefits • ResourceFAQs. FAQs