WATA Asks Senate To Remove 'Wedding Barn' Provisions - a podcast by MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

If you’re in Wisconsin, you’ve probably heard of a wedding barn or event barn. These are barns on private land that a farmer rents out to a private event, such as a wedding or a family reunion. Wedding barns have been legally operating in Wisconsin for over 40 years, according to the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. However, there are a few bills circulating the state Senate that could change how these farmers operate their event barns, and WATA says it’s a problem. Certain provisions would add stringent rules for agricultural venues. It would require those farmers to have liquor licenses or else get a permit that would only allow six events a year. Greg Schauf of Country Reflections in Sparta says this would classify private land as a public space and take away his ability to keep his Century Farm economically viable.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Further episodes of MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Further podcasts by MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Website of MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON