Wisconsin dairy generates $45.6b economic impact


Wisconsin dairy generates $45.6b economic impact


Dairy industry supports 154,000 jobs in Wisconsin and generates $1.26 billion in state and local taxes.

The overall economic impact of Wisconsin`s dairy industry is bigger than ever, according to new research conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dairy continues to lead Wisconsin agriculture, the new report shows, generating nearly half of Wisconsin`s annual industrial agricultural revenue and representing 16.4% of the state`s total revenue, according to an announcement from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Despite recent milk price challenges, the report shows that dairy continues to make a significant impact on local Wisconsin communities.

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