just wondering for a project. Help please!!!
2007-06-20 08:22:26 · 5 answers · asked by puppymolly10 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Wisconsin
In the 1880s, the university (of Wisconsin) began offering agricultural "short courses" and "winter courses" in Madison to educate farmers on the benefits of dairying. Its Farmers' Institutes, held around the state, also brought farmers and scientists together to share ideas.
Finally, the dairy industry was helped by the German and Scandinavian immigrant families who were quick to adopt dairying as a profitable way to farm. They also specialized in the European-style cheeses that appealed to consumers, and Wisconsin became known for its Swiss cheese. By 1915, Wisconsin had become the leading dairy state in the nation, producing more butter and cheese than any other state.
California now produces more milk than Wisconsin, but they are much larger in area and population.
2007-06-20 08:32:21 · answer #1 · answered by Menehune 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is dairy farming all over the country. Wisconsin is the most famous, but Vermont, California, Oregon and Iowa should not be ignored.
Depending on your project, get a hold of the Department of Agriculture's reports on dairy production and the U.S. Census data on farming.
2007-06-21 00:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
California out-produces Wisconsin in terms of overall dairy production, but it's also three times larger.
We're not called cheeseheads for nothing!
2007-06-20 17:29:46 · answer #3 · answered by gamblin man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wisconsin
But, lately California has been trying to play up its dairy-ness.
2007-06-20 15:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by yeeeehaw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't spell it that well but it is Milwalki " which I know is wrong," Wincousin.
2007-06-20 16:44:00 · answer #5 · answered by nelson b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋