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Article: GOV. DOYLE ANNOUNCES WISCONSIN SPECIALTY CHEESE PRODUCTION SETS NEW RECORD
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- May 2, 2008
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Gov. Jim Doyle, D-Wis., issued the following news release:
Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin cheesemakers continue to lead the nation in crafting innovative cheeses. Specialty cheese production in 2007 rose 3 percent above the previous year, setting a new record. Specialty cheese totaled 399 million pounds and accounted for 16 percent of the state's total cheese production.
"Growing Wisconsin's great dairy industry is a top priority," Governor Doyle said. "Everyone knows where the best cheese comes from. Our dairy industry and farm families are world famous for producing the best cheese. I want to thank Wisconsin's cheesemakers for all they do to keep our economy strong."
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