Definition
milkshed
noun
- a region or area from which milk is supplied to a city or dairy processing center
Usage: chiefly North American; often used in agricultural and urban planning contexts
Examples
- The city's milkshed extends across three counties.
- Farmers in the milkshed supply fresh milk to the urban dairy cooperative.
- Urban sprawl has reduced the size of the traditional milkshed.
- The milkshed was established to ensure a reliable supply of dairy products to the growing city.
- Transportation costs affect which farms are included in the milkshed.