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Dairying in Wisconsin includes the harvesting and processing of animal milk, usually from cows, and the processing into cheese, butter, or other dairy products. Dairy became an important industry in the late-19th century, following the invention of the refrigerated rail car.
We're proud to support local Wisconsin dairy farms & help drive demand for all things dairy. See our initiatives & get to know America's Dairyland!
There's no cheese without cows. Find Wisconsin dairy facts, whether you're looking for information on average cows, herds, production, or more.
This fact sheet summarizes the key findings from the report analyzing the contribution of the dairy industry to Wisconsin’s economy using census data from 2022. It covers economic contributions, employment trends, historical shifts, and regional impacts.
Meet the families behind Wisconsin's dairy farms & learn more about their dedication to their animals, the environment and their local communities.
NASS publications cover a wide range of subjects, from traditional crops, such as corn and wheat, to specialties, such as mushrooms and flowers; from calves born to hogs slaughtered; from agricultural prices to land in farms.
Wisconsin is home to about 5,500 dairy farms, more than any other state, and 1.28 million cows. The dairy industry itself contributes $52.8 billion to Wisconsin’s economy each year.
Dairy farming is not for the faint of heart. The hours are unforgiving, and rising operation costs, lower milk prices, and consolidation have hit the industry hard. Small, family-owned dairies are finding it difficult to stay afloat. Wisconsin lost one-third of its dairy herds between 2014 and 2022.
According to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, dairy contributes $43.4 billion dollars to the state’s economy, providing food, jobs and public services to the area. In honor of this substantial contribution and June Dairy Month, here are some fast facts on the dairy industry in Wisconsin.
Dairy Farming Takes Root Starting in the mid-19th century, dairying emerged as the most viable alternative to wheat. The number of dairy cows increased rapidly in the second half of the century. By 1899, more than 90 percent of Wisconsin farms raised dairy cows. Why the Dairy Industry Succeeded