Today is National Thank a Farmer Day. Take some time and think, do you have cheese, butter, milk, yogurt or ice cream in your home? Thank a Wisconsin dairy farmer because these are the people who work hard every day to provide us with world class dairy products.
Dairy is a key economic engine for the state of Wisconsin, home to 23% of the nation’s total dairy farms. The dairy industry generates tens of thousands of jobs and supports a variety of allied industries – as well as communities – throughout the state. The dairy farmers behind the $43.4 billion industry are creating a strong future for Wisconsin.
Meet Wisconsin dairy farmers and hear from them through farmer videos on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin website. Learn how they are caring for their animals, land and water conservation plus more in op-eds running across the state, including the Wisconsin State Journal.
Learn more about dairy farmers’ impact from this Wisconsin Dairy Fact Sheet and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Remember to get out and thank your local farmer not just today but everyday.