When you think about what keeps Wisconsin dairy strong, you probably picture farmers caring for their cows and cheesemakers making award-winning cheese. But there’s another important part of that story: the research and innovation helping turn our milk into products people want to buy.

The Center for Dairy Research (CDR), is located at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and it brings together scientists, cheesemakers, and dairy experts who help our industry solve problems and develop products.

Rick Roden, Echo Valley Farms and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors, representing District 18 (Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha) counties is fascinated by what happens there.  He explains some of the cutting techniques and innovations being developed thanks in part to funds from dairy operators like him.

When you think about what keeps Wisconsin dairy strong, you probably picture farmers caring for their cows and cheesemakers making award-winning cheese. But there&rsquo;s another important part of that story: the research and innovation helping turn our milk into products people want to buy.
The Center for Dairy Research (CDR), is located at the University of Wisconsin&ndash;Madison, and it brings together scientists, cheesemakers, and dairy experts who help our industry solve problems and develop products.
Rick Roden, Echo Valley Farms and <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/">Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin </a>Board of Directors, representing District 18 (Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha) counties is fascinated by what happens there.&nbsp; He explains some of the cutting techniques and innovations being developed thanks in part to funds from dairy operators like him.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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