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Growing the Pasture-Grazed Dairy Sector in Wisconsin
Growing the Pasture-Grazed Dairy Sector in Wisconsin is the summary report of a team of researchers, dairy farmers and chefs who conducted a comprehensive investigation of the chemical and physical properties of pasture-based milk when made into cheese, butter or other products. The group, led by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, also explored the production, marketing and positioning of pasture-based dairy products, to help dairy farmers earn premium prices from them. As Wisconsin's dairy industry struggles to compete with other U.S. regions in high-volume, confinement-based milk production, an emerging opportunity lies in value-added artisan products and pasture-based dairies.
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This 13-minute video, From Pasture to Plate, summarizes the group's research on the potential of grass-based dairy products in Wisconsin.
Want more information? See the related SARE grant(s) LNC08-303, Working with Dairy Farmers, Processors and Chefs to Build a Market for Grass-Fed Milk.
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Project products are developed as part of SARE grants. They are made available with support from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed within project products do not necessarily reflect the view of the SARE program or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
