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June 30, 2026 | By Annette Olson
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Culture

America's Dairyland

As America marks 250 years of independence, few states have done more to feed our growing nation than Wisconsin. MacIver CEO Annette Olson takes a minute to inform us all of our important history here.

As America marks 250 years of independence, few states have done more to feed our growing nation than Wisconsin.

We are America’s Dairyland. Wisconsin leads the country in cheese production, turning out billions of pounds each year. We are also number one in cranberries, ginseng, snap beans, and more. From corn and soybeans to potatoes and world-class bovine genetics, Wisconsin farms and processors power tables across the country and exports around the globe.

And it’s not just what we grow—it’s how we grow it. Wisconsin innovation has revolutionized American agriculture. J.I. Case founded his company in 1842 in Racine and helped pioneer the mechanization of farming. His legacy of building rugged, reliable tractors put horsepower in the hands of farmers nationwide, boosting productivity and helping turn the heartland into the breadbasket of the world.

This agricultural strength is foundational to American independence and self-reliance.

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