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Podcast: MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Episode: Lab Grown Meat Up For Discussion And Metals Make The Market - Heinberg
Description: Today Stephanie Hoff catches up with Maria Woldt, program manager for the UW Dairy Innovation Hub. Every dairy cow in Wisconsin generates approximately $41,500 in economic activity annually, a statistic that underscores the importance of the UW Dairy Innovation Hub's mission. Now in its sixth year, the Hub has funded over 260 projects. While some results are immediate, many are long-term investments that prioritize sustainable growth over quick fixes. In the last fiscal year alone, the Hub trained 310 students (mostly undergraduates) from diverse academic backgrounds ranging from political science to soil science to ignite interest in dairy careers. Researchers at UW-Platteville rece...