Innovation in the Dairy Industry at the 2025 World Dairy Expo

At the 2025 World Dairy Expo in Madison, over 75,000 attendees explored how technology, data, and entrepreneurship are transforming modern dairy farming. From robotic milking systems that upskill workers to connected data tools that drive real-time herd decisions, dairy producers are proving how legacy industries can lead in agtech innovation.

Laura Strong of Valency Fund highlights how family farmers think like entrepreneurs—balancing risk, profitability, and sustainability. With growing adoption of automation, AI, and renewable energy, the dairy sector offers powerful lessons for founders and investors across industries.