Dairy farmers have long been focused on sustainability as it is a core part of their farms. Depending on the specific plans set in place by each farm, sustainable practices can look different across Wisconsin for the 99% of dairy farms that are family owned. However, underlying sustainability principles for these farming families include caring for the land, water, and local communities, safeguarding their health for future generations. Photo courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Wisc

The following article was posted by the Dairy Innovation Hub, a partner of the Alice in Dairyland program, on October 1, 2025. The original article was written by Christine Bellport, public relations specialist at UW-Platteville. That article can be found here . With support from Wisconsin’s Dairy Innovation Hub, a groundbreaking patent will give dairy waste a second life in 3D printing   In a powerful blend of agricultural ingenuity and sustainable technology, two University

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