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What is the Grow Wisconsin Dairy Team?
What is the Team’s Mission?
Why was the Team formed?
What is the Grow Wisconsin Dairy Team? back to top
The Grow Wisconsin Dairy Team (GWDT) is a cohesive team of Wisconsin interagency members that coordinate and focus resources for dairy farmers to modernize their businesses and for processors to streamline the supply chain. Created to increase support and grow Wisconsin’s dairy industry, the Grow Wisconsin Dairy Team is a joint venture between the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Department of Commerce’s Dairy 2020 program; University of Wisconsin Center for Dairy Profitability; University of Wisconsin-Extension; and Wisconsin Technical Colleges.
This program is made possible through the Dairy Business Initiative, which evolved from five years of the Value Added Dairy Initiative. The Dairy Business Initiative is funded through federal funding supported by Senator Herb Kohl and Congressman Dave Obey. These federal funds have been matched by in-kind contributions of agencies and organizations across Wisconsin’s dairy sector.
What is the Team’s mission? back to top
At the heart of this initiative has been the focus of modernization, innovation and improved efficiency by focusing on producers, processors and the supply chain itself. The initiative is making monumental strides with efforts in relocation and investment, to market growth and niche market development, along with product innovation and diversification through outreach and education.
The Grow Wisconsin Dairy Team has two missions:
- Coordinate and focus resources for dairy farmers modernizing and/or improving efficiency of their businesses.
- Add value to milk produced in Wisconsin by focusing on new marketing opportunities.
Why was the Grow Wisconsin Dairy Team formed?
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Wisconsin milk production is currently 10% below the current demand of milk processors located in the state. Dairy processors from across the world are investing into the infrastructure of Wisconsin’s dairy industry; therefore the market should continue to grow.
To retain its status as America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin’s challenge is to adopt innovate strategies, such as the Grow Wisconsin Dairy Team, to help its dairy farmers and dairy processors reinvest in their operations, compete successfully, and build upon the state’s strong market recognition and identity.
For more information visit www.datcp.state.wi.us, keyword: Growing Wisconsin Agriculture.
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