Agribusiness

It started with dairy...

...but that was just the beginning. Agribusiness is undeniably the industry that helped establish our strong, innovative economic development traditions. Agribusiness in Marathon County leads the way in production (we are the highest volume milk producing county in Wisconsin), diverse crops (everything from soybeans to ginseng), advanced-efficiency farming techniques, eco-friendly research, technologies, packaging and biofuel production from crop residues. What’s next on our agribusiness radar? Take a look.

Foremost Farm Takes First
Mozzarella from a small cheese factory in western Marathon County took first place in its category in this year's World Championship Cheese Contest, the company says.
Ag Lays It On The Line
The agribusiness industry is in a holding pattern. Last year, Congress signed food safety legislation, but has yet to fund it.
"Back to the Basics" Cookbook
" Support the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days by picking up a copy of the Marathon County “Back to the Basics” cookbook.
Economic Impact of Agriculture
Wisconsin's farms and agricultural businesses generate more than $59.6 billion in economic activity and provide jobs for 353,991 people
Dairy Powers Wisconsin’s Economy
The cows, fields and farms you see while driving through Wisconsin’s pristine countryside are not only a part of our landscape, heritage and culture, they play a huge role in sustaining and strengthening our communities.
Partnership for Progressive Agriculture
The mission of the Partnership for Progressive Agriculture is to serve as a catalyst for Marathon County agriculture. Its vision is to bring together diverse members of Marathon County’s agribusiness community.