Dairy Innovation Day Coming to Stephenville on April 27

Texas is a dairy powerhouse, generating $60 billion in total economic impact, supporting 255,500 jobs and contributing 3% to the state GDP — with production growing steadily from 16.6 billion pounds in 2023 to 18.2 billion pounds in 2025.  According to the Texas Association of Dairymen, the State ranks third in national milk production, and nearly 8% of Texas’ total milk production comes from Erath County in North Central Texas. 

Attend Dairy Innovation Day on April 27 at Tarleton State University in Stephenville to see how North Texas farmers, innovators, and students are working together to build on this momentum.

The event will bring together dairy producers, technology companies, students, faculty, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs for a morning of networking and practical ideas. Attendees will explore new tools and technologies that help dairy farms work smarter, produce more efficiently, cut costs, and create better career opportunities for the next generation.

This is a chance to learn how North Central Texas is positioning itself at the forefront of a vital industry that powers the State and local economies. 

Event Details

What: Dairy Innovation Day
When: April 27, 2026; 9:00 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. 
Where: Tarleton State University—Southwest Regional Dairy Center (5026 County Road 518, Stephenville, TX 76401)
Who: Plug and Play, Tarleton State University, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, industry leaders, and founders
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