Dairy Innovation Hub
The Dairy Innovation Hub is based at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES). This institution serves as a cornerstone for research and development in the dairy sector.
Financial Indicators
The Hub benefits from a substantial annual state investment of $7.8 million, which supports its extensive research initiatives aimed at driving innovation and improvements in the dairy industry.
Important Events
The Dairy Innovation Hub is preparing to host its sixth annual Dairy Summit conference on November 18 at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. This event is designed for a broad audience and will showcase the Hub’s considerable research efforts.
Additionally, the Dairy Innovation Hub has published its sixth annual report, detailing significant progress between July 2024 and June 2025. This includes over 260 funded projects and $4.2 million invested in talent across UW campuses. The report highlights the completion of 23 faculty searches and plans for further recruitment to bolster research capabilities.
Company Plans
Looking ahead, the Dairy Innovation Hub aims to continue its research initiatives by leveraging the state investment to further advance innovation and improvements within the dairy industry. This includes ongoing recruitment efforts to enhance its research capabilities and maintain its leading role in the sector.
Modified: 2025/11/27