Dairy

The story of Milwaukee custard is a story of FDA regulations, nostalgia and cooperative economics.

Without immigrant labor, Wisconsin's agricultural economy would collapse. Despite this dependance on immigrant labor, some will vote to deport them anyway.

It’s National Dairy Month and so for this month’s Wandering Wisconsin, we're helping you plan a trip to the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc.

We all know Wisconsin as America’s Dairyland, but how much do we actually know about Wisconsin milk? This month’s issue of "Milwaukee Magazine" explores what milk means in Wisconsin's culture.

Agriculture officials have detected avian influenza in dairy herds across the country. No cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin and state officials hope to keep it that way.

As one of only two female Master Cheesemakers in the world, Pam Hodgson's passion for cheese runs in her blood.

Undocumented immigrants in Wisconsin can own and register their vehicles, but they aren’t allowed to drive them, forcing many farm workers to risk fines and arrest. “It’s a Catch-22 for a lot of folks,” advocates say.

Many Wisconsin classrooms are learning about dairy and agriculture with Discover Dairy's Adopt a Cow program.

Wisconsin has the highest farm bankruptcy of any state in the country. The impact has been devastating for communities that rely on farming and for farmers who feel their heritage is being lost as larger farm operations take over the industry.

A new documentary by Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explores the many challenges farmers in Wisconsin are facing and the economic and emotional impact it’s had on the state's rural communities.