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Dairy Industry Growth

1930s

Dairy Industry Growth

Wisconsin's dairy industry grew into the nation's most important through the twentieth century, earning the state the nickname America's Dairyland. Wisconsin's farms produced more cheese than any other state, and its dairy products became standards of quality across the country. The dairy industry shaped Wisconsin's landscape, economy, and culture in ways that endure today.