The Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction features the sale of each winning class entry from the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest. The money raised at the auction supports student scholarships and the board’s dairy promotion efforts at the Wisconsin State Fair.
World Dairy Expo is the world's largest dairy trade show, featuring nearly 600 companies from 26 countries. See the best dairy cattle in the world compete and network with dairy professionals. World Dairy Expo provides over 50 educational opportunities. Learn about the latest dairy technologies and innovations. World Dairy Expo is held in Madison, Wisconsin from September 30 to October 3, 2025. Don't miss this must-attend event for anyone involved in the dairy industry!
Bid on champion dairy products and support the dairy industry at the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Auction! This lively event, hosted by WDPA, is your chance to take home the best of the best.
Connect & Celebrate with the Southwestern Wisconsin Cheese Makers' Association! Join us for our Annual Meeting, an evening of cocktails, appetizers, and a delicious dinner. Network with fellow cheesemakers and industry leaders while celebrating a successful year of supporting the Center for Dairy Research, the National Historic Cheese Making Museum, and scholarships for future agricultural leaders. We'll have a brief meeting to highlight the impact of funds raised for local family farming and youth programs at Grant, Lafayette, and Green County fairs. Don't miss this chance to connect and celebrate with the Southwestern Wisconsin Cheese Makers' Association!
The NCCIA, or North Central Cheese Industries Association, holds its annual conference every October. The conference serves as a central gathering for dairy industry professionals, featuring a cheese grading contest and opportunities to discuss market trends, industry news, and developments.
