County Farm Bureaus Plan June Dairy Month Activities
County Farm Bureaus outline a month long June Dairy Month with open houses farm tours dairy promotions and dairy dances. La Crosse Waukesha Brown County coordinate with service clubs schools cities and 4 H activities to involve city residents and celebrate dairy products and dairy farming.
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Farm Bureau
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Lions Clubs of
West Salem
Waukesha County Farm Bureau
Miss Farm Bureau
Brown County Farm Bureau
Farmer Power and Costs Highlight Midwest Dairy Role
The piece argues farmers are vital industry players facing rising land values and high startup costs. It details a typical dairy operation with about 50 cows needing around $130,000 in assets, plus ongoing upkeep. Wisconsin leads nationally in dairy metrics with Fond du Lac Jefferson and Walworth counties producing high milk yields.
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Fond du Lac
Jefferson
Walworth Counties
Wisconsin Dairying Powers State Economy and June Growth
Wisconsin relies on dairy as its principal industry with over $1 billion in gross income last year and a broader economic impact. About two thirds funds farm production, one third supports family expenses, and 50 percent of milk moves to bottling while 37 percent goes to cheese plants. The state hosts 700 plus dairy processing plants valued at over $2.2 billion, employing 16 000 workers and paying $94 million in wages. The dairy sector spurs related industries like equipment supply, meat packing, and leather finishing, underscoring its big business role and leading to June being proclaimed dairy month.
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