Moorepark Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre has played a pivotal role in the development of the Irish dairy industry. Botanic Gardens College of Horticulture.The UWRF Dairy Pilot Plant is expected to be fully operational by fall 2020. “These gifts highlight UWRF’s profound partnerships with the dairy industry and our commitment to train the next generation of industry leaders.” “Obviously, this level of giving means a great deal to us,” said UWRF Dairy Pilot Plant Manager Michelle Farner. Last week, WCMA pledged $50,000 to challenge industry for matching contributions in the final phase of the renovation effort, bringing the association’s total contribution to $250,000. UW-Rivers Falls is a place where things get done.” “Campus leaders at the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and Chancellor Dean Van Galen have earned this investment through their hard work and tireless commitment to their students, programs and this renovation project. “I’m proud of the Wuethrich family and Grassland for their vision,” Umhoefer said. Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Executive Director John Umhoefer congratulated Wuethrich for Grassland’s continued support of the project. “This not only serves to educate our future employees but may open opportunities for research and product development.” “As you may notice I did not call this a donation, but an investment, which I believe it is,” said Wuethrich. “I am pleased to say Grassland has committed to invest another $350,000 over the next three years to help finalize the project,” Wuethrich announced last week. “We are grateful to Grassland for a gift that is aligned with the future success of our students.”īoth state and industry partners have contributed to the Dairy Pilot Plant’s ongoing renovation project. In 2013, Grassland Chairman Tayt Wuethrich pledged $175,000 to help get the renovation project off the ground. “Graduates who’ve taken advantage of this unique educational opportunity have consistently gone on to become industry experts at top organizations in the region and the nation,” said Van Galen. “The new plant can more effectively provide students with an understanding of product and processing safety by integrating separation of raw and finished product rooms, thus providing real life experiences in dairy processing.” “In order for the future of dairy processing in Wisconsin to advance, innovation and modernization are essential,” said Wuethrich. Grassland President Trevor Wuethrich agrees. UWRF Chancellor Dean Van Galen described the $3.5 million Dairy Pilot Plant modernization project as transformational and a high priority for the university. To ensure the plant meets industry standards as the university prepares students for future careers, UW-River Falls developed a plan in 2013 to renovate the facility. The Dairy Pilot Plant provides students with hands-on learning experiences in the development, production and marketing of cheeses and ice cream and has been doing so for over 30 years. has announced a second financial commitment of $350,000 toward the Dairy Pilot Plant Renovation Project at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, bringing its total support to $525,000. Octo– Dairy industry leader Grassland Dairy Products, Inc.

Students package freshly made cheese curds in the UWRF Dairy Pilot Plant in 2018.

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