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CheeseA piece of cheesethe size of anadult’s thumbhas the sameamount of calcium as onecup of milk.
Dairy CowWisconsin is home tomore than 1.27 milliondairy cows.
AgricultureFor more than 160 years,agriculture has driven thestate’s economy.
Colby CheeseColby Cheese is named after a city in Clark County.
1841Wisconsin’s firstcheese factoryestablished.
1881 The first icecream sundae is servedin Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
1890 First dairyschool in Americais established atUW-Madison.
1921 Wisconsinis the first state toestablish cheesegrading standards.
1877Brick Cheeseis invented inDodge County,Wisconsin.
1885 Colby Cheese isinvented in Colby, Wisconsin.
1986 The Centerfor Dairy Researchat UW-Madison isestablished to develop new dairy products.
1994 The WisconsinMaster Cheesemaker®
Program, the only oneof its kind in the U.S.,is established.
2009 Wisconsinspecialty cheeseproduction tops500 million poundsfor the first time.
2018 Wisconsincheesemakers capture45% of all awards forcow’s milk cheese atthe World ChampionshipCheese Contest.
2012 Wisconsin becomes the4th largest cheese-producing region in the world—behindthe United States, Germanyand France.
1910 Wisconsin becomesthe leader in cheese productionnationally.
1930’sWisconsinofficiallybecomesknown asAmerica’sDairyland.
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AMERICA’SDAIRYLANDBig Cheese
Wisconsin is home to 147 cheeseplants that produce more than600 varieties, types and stylesof Wisconsin cheese–morethan double any other state.
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Wisconsinmakes more cheesethan any other state,making one of everyfour pounds producedin the United States.
MilkMilk has calciumand eight other
nutrients neededfor good health.
Dairy FarmWisconsin’s nearly 8,200dairy farms produceover 14% of all milkand 26% of all cheese in theUnited States.
Cheese CurdsPeople in Green Bay eat more cheese curdsthan anywhere else in the United States.
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Wisconsin dairy farmers use many words which you may not know. Find the terms listed below in the Word Search box. If you don’t know what some of these words mean, look them up to help you understand more about Wisconsin’s dairy industry.
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Are you making good choices when it comes to eating?One way to find out is to go to
USDA Platewww.ChooseMyPlate.gov
Recover Like a Championwith Chocolate Milk!
Fruits
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This food icon helps usbuild a healthy plate at mealtimes and reminds us to include low-fat dairy, fruit, vegetables, protein,and grains. All of these foods help our bodies grow and be healthy.
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Build a Healthy Plate at Meal Times!
Use the Food List belowto fill your plate with healthychoices at mealtime!
Food List:
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Cherries
Pasta
Fish
Milk
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HELP WANTED!You don’t have to come from a farm to choose a career in the dairy industry. There are dairy-related jobs everywhere for anyone. With more than 300 different careers associated with Wisconsin’s progressive dairy industry, the possibilities are numerous.
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