1. Wisconsin’s Agricultural Industry 6 th Grade Agriculture Bruce School Originally compiled by Mr. Melby, Winnecone Schools, Adapted by Mr. Behrends

2. The Land 15.2 Million acres of land are used for agricultural purposes 15.2 Million acres of land are used for agricultural purposes The average WI farm is 195 acres The average WI farm is 195 acres

3. General Ag Information Climate is great for growing a variety of crops! Climate is great for growing a variety of crops!

4. The Farms There are 78,000 productive farms in Wisconsin There are 78,000 productive farms in Wisconsin 16,000 dairy farms produce 13 percent of the nation’s dairy supply 16,000 dairy farms produce 13 percent of the nation’s dairy supply

5. The Farms 99% of WI farms are family owned 99% of WI farms are family owned Each WI farm feeds 144 people Each WI farm feeds 144 people

6. The Ag Industry WI Ag is a 59 billion dollar industry WI Ag is a 59 billion dollar industry Over 10 percent of all WI residents rely directly on agriculture for their career Over 10 percent of all WI residents rely directly on agriculture for their career

7. Education is Key There are three outstanding agricultural universities There are three outstanding agricultural universities UW-Platteville UW-Platteville UW-River Falls UW-River Falls UW-Madison UW-Madison

8. Education is Key The Wisconsin Technical College System is a very strong organization! The Wisconsin Technical College System is a very strong organization! We are in the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College District We are in the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College District

9. Wisconsin’s Top Ten Ag Products The following ten slides are the top ten ag products in the state, based off of dollars earned The following ten slides are the top ten ag products in the state, based off of dollars earned Any guesses? Any guesses?

10. #10-Hay $112.4 million $112.4 million Harvested by baling or chopping all across the state. Harvested by baling or chopping all across the state. Uses: Mainly as cow Uses: Mainly as cow Feed, also horses, etc.

11. #9-Hogs $112.8 million $112.8 million Raised on small and massive farms Raised on small and massive farms Uses: whole pigs, bacon, chops, other? Uses: whole pigs, bacon, chops, other?

12. #8-Wheat $163 million $163 million Not raised in the far Not raised in the farNorth. Uses: breads, Uses: breads, Beer, many others

13. #7-Cranberries $247 million $247 million Grown in bogs in west central Wisconsin Grown in bogs in west central Wisconsin Uses: juice, dried berries, treats, others? Uses: juice, dried berries, treats, others?

14. #6-Greenhouse & Nursery $255 million $255 million Raised all over! Raised all over! Uses: trees, flowers, and shrubs for decoration? Uses: trees, flowers, and shrubs for decoration?

15. #5-Potatoes $284 million $284 million Raised in central and north central WI, sandy soil Raised in central and north central WI, sandy soil Uses: whole spuds, fries, tots Uses: whole spuds, fries, tots

16. #4-Soybeans $412 million $412 million Raised all over state, diverse product Raised all over state, diverse product Uses: whole beans, tofu, soy sauce and soy milk Uses: whole beans, tofu, soy sauce and soy milk

17. #3-Cattle and Calves $820 million $820 million Raised all over! Raised all over! Uses: human feed as steaks, burger also leather Uses: human feed as steaks, burger also leather

18. #2-Corn $1.6 billion $1.6 billion Raised all over! Raised all over! Uses: animal feed, human consumption, corn bread Uses: animal feed, human consumption, corn bread

19. #1-Milk and Dairy $4.5 billion $4.5 billion Raised all over! Raised all over! Uses: human feed as milk, cheese Uses: human feed as milk, cheese

20. Sources Page Information in this presentation was derived from the “Wisconsin Farm Facts” brochure created by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Information in this presentation was derived from the “Wisconsin Farm Facts” brochure created by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau