The Wisconsin state capital received a herd of cows with open arms on its capital terrace in Madison in an annual tradition billed Cows on the Course. It is a signature event that showcases Wisconsin heritage as one of the largest dairy producers in the United States and indeed the state that grosses most from a local product.
The Cows on the Concourse is an integral event in the usually busy Saturday morning that features the farmers market that encircles the ornate and imposing State capital building. It is a very family oriented event and also a way for the Dairy industry to bring their craft and profession to the consumers of their product. As the children petted the animals and participate in the various games lined up by the organizers in what is a very festive atmosphere, the adults learn a lot about the inner works of the dairy industry, dairy production and what type of cows are bread for what kind of milk or cheese. Some of us got a chance to learn the differences among Holstein, Guernsey, Jersey, Shorthorn milking cow and so on. I definitely would not have known that the Holsteins give the most milk and command a huge percentage of the milk market, while Guernsey are beloved for the protein content of their milk. The Moo experts were extremely informative and definitely knew their craft. Though I am not sure I want to wake up at 6 in the morning to milk cows. I guess that’s why I did not go into Dairy farming.
Besides the cow show, there were lots of dairy related events, vendors and food that kept the crowd pleased. Adding organized sound to the event was an incredibly good band that played a mix of jazz, rock and country tunes to the delight of everyone.
The organizers summarized the event as follows: “Cows on the Concourse is a Madison tradition celebrating Wisconsin's dairy industry, which contributes over $26 billion to our state's economy. Wisconsin's dairy farmers have a strong heritage of quality, pride and craftsmanship in all that they do. Wisconsin has always been "America's Dairyland," so what better way to celebrate that tradition than to visit Cows on the Concourse and meet some of our hard working dairy producers with their cows? “
The Wisconsin state capital received a herd of cows with open arms on its capital terrace in Madison in an annual tradition billed Cows on the Course. It is a signature event that showcases Wisconsin heritage as one of the largest dairy producers in the United States and indeed the state that grosses most from a local product.
The Cows on the Concourse is an integral event in the usually busy Saturday morning that features the farmers market that encircles the ornate and imposing State capital building. It is a very family oriented event and also a way for the Dairy industry to bring their craft and profession to the consumers of their product. As the children petted the animals and participate in the various games lined up by the organizers in what is a very festive atmosphere, the adults learn a lot about the inner works of the dairy industry, dairy production and what type of cows are bread for what kind of milk or cheese. Some of us got a chance to learn the differences among Holstein, Guernsey, Jersey, Shorthorn milking cow and so on. I definitely would not have known that the Holsteins give the most milk and command a huge percentage of the milk market, while Guernsey are beloved for the protein content of their milk. The Moo experts were extremely informative and definitely knew their craft. Though I am not sure I want to wake up at 6 in the morning to milk cows. I guess that’s why I did not go into Dairy farming.
Besides the cow show, there were lots of dairy related events, vendors and food that kept the crowd pleased. Adding organized sound to the event was an incredibly good band that played a mix of jazz, rock and country tunes to the delight of everyone.
The organizers summarized the event as follows: “Cows on the Concourse is a Madison tradition celebrating Wisconsin's dairy industry, which contributes over $26 billion to our state's economy. Wisconsin's dairy farmers have a strong heritage of quality, pride and craftsmanship in all that they do. Wisconsin has always been "America's Dairyland," so what better way to celebrate that tradition than to visit Cows on the Concourse and meet some of our hard working dairy producers with their cows? “
