Wisconsin dairy industry
Overview of the milk producing industry in Wisconsin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dairy is a major industry in the state of Wisconsin. Being known for its dairy production, the state is often called "America's Dairyland." The industry is prominent in official state symbols—being displayed on the state's license plates, state's slogan, and on the state quarter.
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. By 1915, Wisconsin had become the leading state for dairy production, only being surpassed by California in 1993.[1] As of 2018, Wisconsin ranks 2nd in the United States in dairy production,[2] with over 7000 dairy farms that produce 2.44 billion pounds (1.11×10^9 kg) of milk per month.[3]