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When you say you’re from Wisconsin, it means something. We stay true to who we are, know what matters and do whatever it takes to get what we need to done. That’s how we’ve created such a diverse and interesting place to fulfill our souls and grow, and how we’re doing well across all aspects of life, career and business.
Discover all the areas in which Wisconsin excels below.
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2ND MOST ORGANIC FARMS
Wisconsin ranks second in the nation for the number of organic farms, with more than 1,200 in the state.WPR.org, 2020 (US Census data)
TOP 10
STATES FOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY HEADQUARTERSIndustryWeek, 2018
475,000
EMPLOYED BY WISCONSIN MANUFACTURING COMPANIESManufacturing accounts for 19% of Wisconsin’s GDP.
Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2018; Bureau of Economic Analysis GDP, 2018
$58,046
ANNUAL WAGE FOR MANUFACTURING EMPLOYEES IN WISCONSINThere are more than 9,400 manufacturing establishments to start your career at in Wisconsin.
Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2018
DIVERSIFIED ECONOMIES
MADISON is #1, EAU CLAIRE #7Madison and Eau Claire rank among the nation's top 10 metros; diversified economies are more resilient, enjoy sustained growth
Emsi, 2018
88%
GREATER MANUFACTURING EMPLOYMENT CONCENTRATION THAN NATIONAL AVERAGEOur growing manufacturing industry has created opportunities for talented people in Wisconsin.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018
#1
IN PAPER MANUFACTURING EMPLOYMENT CONCENTRATIONCareers in conservation, sustainable practices and research are waiting to be filled with talented individuals.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018
#1
PAPERMAKING STATE IN THE U.S.In Wisconsin, we're maintaining the health of our forests and the economy.
American Forest & Paper Association, 2018
$1.5 BILLION
IN INTERNATIONAL FOREST PRODUCT EXPORTSOur forest products industry is focused on using our economical resource responsibly.
U.S. Census trade dataset via WISERTrade, 2018
#1
IN CHEESE, ORGANIC OAT, ORGANIC CORN AND ORGANIC BEAN PRODUCTIONWisconsin is at the top of food production and sustainability.
United States Department of Agriculture, 2015
$67.8 BILLION
ANNUALLY IN FOOD PROCESSING SALESThis makes Wisconsin one of the most productive ag regions in the nation.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2016
~1,400
COMPANIES IN OUR FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRYCompanies in this industry range from food safety to food production.
Infogroup, 2016
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