Wisconsin will fund Dairy Innovation Hub at UW for $8.8m

The Wisconsin state legislature announced new funding last week for dairy programs within the University of Wisconsin (UW), following a tough year for the industry state-wide.

The funding allocated through the 2020-2021 school year will help hire dozens of faculty and researchers, as well as create an Advanced Dairy Management Academy, improve research labs and farms and purchase equipment.

UW’s Dairy Innovation Hub is growing the farm economy, caring for animals, improving human nutrition and ensuring clean water, according to UW. When finished, it will be spread across the UW-Madison, UW-Platteville and UW-River Falls campuses...