The Dairy Innovation Hub has released its fifth annual report reflecting progress and activities at UW–Madison, UW–Platteville, and UW–River Falls from July 2023 through June 2024.
The report outlines the major accomplishments of the Hub, both since its inception and during the preceding fiscal year.
Read and download the report from the Hub website.
“During these five years, we have worked collaboratively to put the vision of the Dairy Innovation Hub into action. Stakeholder support has been essential to garnering initial and continued funding; stakeholder input ensures that we stay true to the original mission and vision.” says Heather White, former faculty director for the Hub and professor of animal and dairy sciences at UW–Madison. “As you read our annual report, we hope that the breadth of research and the potential impact of the projects are apparent.”
Highlights of the report include:
- More than 230 projects funded across three campuses and four priority areas
- 21 total faculty searches across three campuses, with more planned for the future
- $3.4 million for dairy talent through recently hired faculty, trainees, and staff
- $7.8 million allocated for new dairy initiatives during the 2024 fiscal year
- Academic research achievements including engaged students, scholarly publications, presentations, leveraged funding, and more
- Collaborative and synergistic initiatives across three campuses
- Engaged advisory council and three active steering committees
The Dairy Innovation Hub, is supported by a $7.8M annual state investment to drive research and development across the UW–Madison, UW–Platteville, and UW–River Falls campuses, ensuring that Wisconsin’s $52.8 billion dairy community remains a global pacesetter in producing nutritious dairy products. This is all accomplished with a keen focus on economic, environmental, and social sustainability.
Contact: Maria Woldt, Dairy Innovation Hub program manager, (608) 265-4009, maria.woldt@wisc.edu
Photos: Dr. Heather White (high res)
