Did you know that cheese and other dairy products are Wisconsin's most important industry? Wisconsin cheese drives agriculture, fuels the economy, and becomes a delicious part of almost every meal. Krohn Dairy Store in Luxemburg, WI, offers the best cheese in the nation and is happy to help contribute to their state’s economy. 

Read on as they share some fun facts about Wisconsin's favorite food.

Interesting Wisconsin Cheese Facts

1. Tons of Cheese—Literally

Over 2.5 billion pounds of Wisconsin cheese are produced each year—that’s equal to 1,250,000 tons. The milk for all that cheese comes from over one million dairy cows from about 18,000 dairy farms.

2. A Quarter of the Cheese

Without Wisconsin cheese, there'd be a lot less cheddar to go around. Over a quarter of the cheese in the US originates in Wisconsin and is shipped to stores and restaurants across the country.

3. Curds & Whey

During the cheese-making process, milk is separated into curds (the cheese) and watery whey. For the freshest cheddar available, you can buy cheddar curds, also called “squeaky cheese.”

4. A Billion-Dollar Industry

The Wisconsin cheese industry plays a huge role in the state’s finances, contributing billions of dollars to the economy. Over $43 billion each year, to be exact. That's how much dairy contributes to Wisconsin's economy, out of $88 billion total from agriculture.

5. Packed With Protein

Even a small serving of cheese will do a lot to fill your protein quota for the day. A single ounce of Swiss or cheddar Wisconsin cheese holds 7 grams of protein, and an ounce is only about the size of four dice.

6. A Real Winner

In the 2016 World Championship Cheese Contest, Wisconsin won by a landslide, earning 33 gold medals out of the 90 awarded. Results were similar in the 2015 US Championship Cheese Contest, where Wisconsin cheese won 158 awards—more than 27 other states combined. And just last year, Wisconsin was titled as the 2016 Wold Champion. Addiotionally, Agropur earned the “Best Aged Cheddar” title. 

7. Plentiful Variety

Over 600 distinct varieties of cheese are made in Wisconsin. That’s more than twice as many as the runner-up state, California, produces. 

If all these cheese fact have you craving some cheddar, Krohn Dairy Store has you covered. They offer over 120 types of cheeses all in one place. Call (920) 845-2901 for more information about the fresh, quality cheeses they carry, or visit them online to learn more.