AAE Professor Steven Deller recently released The Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy: An Update for 2017. The report finds that the industry contributed over $100 billion to the economy despite farm losses. The report launched on a Wisconsin Public Radio interview in August 2019.
See news coverage of the report:
Spectrum News. “Dairy Impacts Economy More than Ever in Wisconsin.” August 22, 2019.
Wisconsin State Farmer. “Agriculture pumps $104.8B into state’s economy despite farm losses.” August 13, 2019
The Country Today. “Study finds continued economic growth for state ag industry. ” August 19, 2019.
Wisconsin Public Radio. “Food Production Industry Is Strong Amid Farm Troubles, Report States.” August 16, 2019.
Feedstuff. “Wisconsin dairy generates $45.6b economic impact.” August 22, 2019.
Dairy Reporter. “Wisconsin Dairy Supports 157K Jobs and has a $45.6 Billion Impact.” August 19, 2019.
Progressive Dairy. “Wisconsin Dairy Generates $45.6B Economic Impact.” August 14, 2019.