California has been the nation's leading dairy state since 1993, when it surpassed Wisconsin in milk production. California is ranked first in the U.S. in the production of total milk, butter, ice cream, yogurt, nonfat dry milk, and whey protein concentrate. California is second in cheese production. Here are press materials that provide additional background information on California's thriving dairy industry.
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| Today's California Dairies - Care of Dairy Cows in California (PDF) | 199.37 KB |
| Awards Backgrounder 10.23.2009.pdf | 160.26 KB |
