03.01.2024 - By Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland. It’s a title we take seriously. From milk to cheese to butter, the dairy industry is a cash cow for the state, generating $45.6 billion a year for the state’s economy. For Wisconsin’s state legislators, it’s an industry worth protecting. WPR’s Jenny Peek brought us this story, which was inspired by an audience question as part of the WHYsconsin project.