IARN — Iowa is famous for its high level of agricultural production, especially when it comes to grains and meat production. But what about Iowa’s dairy industry? Believe it or not, Iowa actually ranks towards the top of the nation in dairy production as well. The state fair’s famous butter cow is a great representation of just how important the dairy industry is to Iowa. With June being National Dairy Month, now is a “butter” time than ever to recognize the impact of Iowa’s dairy industry.
To celebrate National Dairy Month, Iowa State University’s Dairy Farm held an open house on June 10th. At the event, I had the chance to talk with Cynthia Hamlett, who is part of the Iowa farmer relations staff with Midwest Dairy. She gave some statistics on where Iowa ranks nationally in dairy production and how it impacts the state’s economy.
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Photo courtesy of Midwest Dairy
