The U.S. dairy industry is making significant contributions to the nation’s economy through manufacturing. The dairy industry is a vital part of our nation’s manufacturing economy, contributing $779 billion in overall economic impact and more than 3 million jobs that generate $198 billion in wages. Between 2025 and 2030, dairy companies plan to invest more than $14.4 billion in expanding processing capacity to meet surging demand for American dairy products in the U.S. and around the world.

The latest map of investments across the country is below.