Gov. Tony Evers kicked off June Dairy Month with his weekly radio address, sharing a video message celebrating the strength of the state’s dairy industry.
Throughout the month of June, the governor will be visiting dairy farmers, processors, producers, and agricultural industry leaders to celebrate.
Wisconsin’s dairy industry is a significant part of the state’s cultural heritage and a central driver of the state’s economic future. According to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin is home to approximately 1.3 million dairy cows and more than 5,000 dairy farms (more than any other state), and the dairy industry contributes $52.8 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy.
But in his radio address, Evers recognizes farmers are struggling.
“Whether it’s trade wars or the war in Iran causing chaos on exports and rising prices on equipment, feed, and gas, cuts to critical federal programs, or unprecedented and unpredictable weather, it’s been tough,” he says. “We’re going to keep working every day to ensure our farmers, producers, and processors have the support they need to be successful and to ensure Wisconsin stays on top as “America’s Dairyland.”
The governor’s radio address and video message recognizing June Dairy Month is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18_5FnUkokQ&feature=youtu.be
