Wisconsin ag sees economic growth despite decline in dairy farms

The UW-Madison Center for Community & Economic Development has released its new report on Wisconsin’s agricultural industry.

According to the data, the state’s agricultural economy has continued to grow since 2012 despite a steep decline in the number of dairy farms.

The report, the Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy, shows the increase in the contribution of agriculture came through recent growth in food processing.

UW-Madison says farmers are facing a challenge in that on-farm activity and food processing are connected – if one does better, the other does better...

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Ken Notes: Good report and true ag is growing but -- are we worried about the loss of smaller farms? I am not sure this is an issue many are willing to fight for. I do not want to be right 10 years from now when it is too late. Please continue to write and talk about this...