Vermont's Dairy Industry Surges to $5.4 Billion Economic Impact

According to a new report by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Vermont's dairy industry now has an economic impact of $5.4 billion, demonstrating substantial growth from $2.6 billion a decade ago. The "Vermont Dairy Delivers" report highlights the increasing demand for dairy products among Americans, a trend mirrored in Vermont's thriving dairy sector. Cheese emerges as the largest contributor, with total sales of dairy products, including milk and ice cream, reaching over $2.6 billion in 2024. Notably, this growth occurs despite a decline in dairy farms, with numbers halved compared to 2013.

The report was commissioned by the Vermont Dairy Promotion Council, underscoring the economic significance of the dairy industry to the state.