Wisconsin Ranks Among Elite at US Cheese Championship

February 27, 2023 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Wisconsin again wins more awards than any other state or country during the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. Wisconsin cheesemakers secure almost half of the 20 finalist honors, including first and second runner-up. 

Wisconsin Dairy Earns National Award With Whole-Farm Approach To Sustainability

A Wisconsin dairy farm, Deer Run Dairy, has won national recognition for a comprehensive approach to sustainability.

Seven of the World’s Best Cheeses Hail from Wisconsin

Seven Wisconsin cheeses rank in the world’s top 20 at the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest displaying Wisconsin cheesemakers’ premier expertise.

Do You Have What It Takes to be Named Cheese Board Champion by The State of Cheese?

November 15, 2021 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Cheese is on a nationwide hunt for the most creative holiday cheese boards. Their six-week competition is open, and any aspiring cheese board aficionado could be named champion, winning a year’s supply of cheese for themselves and a friend, plus a cheese donation to the food pantry of their choice

Americans are Expected to Purchase 161 Million Pounds of Butter for the Holidays

November 12, 2021 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

As friends and family gather for the holidays, Americans are expected to purchase 161 million pounds of butter from the second week in November through Christmas. While butter sales usually increase during the holidays, the pandemic, which spiked a rebirth of home cooking, has also caused butter sales to grow significantly year-round.