MADISON, WI (Wisconsin Radio Network-WSAU ) – Mysterious packages of seeds have been arriving on people’s doorsteps across the country, including Wisconsin. The state ag department is sounding a warning.
DATCAP Spokeswoman Grace Atherton says the source of the seeds are unknown, but are likely from China. “We don’t have definitive evidence that they are all from China but that’s what appears to be happening so far.”
Those seeds could introduce invasive species to areas where they’re planted, and that could damage existing crops or livestock. Atherton says planting any unknown seeds from an unknown source could have devastating effects.
If you have received a package of seeds, keep it sealed or seal it back up, don’t plant them, and contact DATCP for proper disposal.
