$12.2M Infusion Bolsters Northeast Dairy Processing
Substantial Funding Is a Catalyst for Dairy Sector Resiliency. 35 businesses across eight states are selected for funding.
Grant Announcement
Three Dairy Funding Opportunities Open Now
As of November 1, there are three funding opportunities for dairy farmers and service providers to take advantage of.
Announcing the 2023 Processing Innovation Research & Development Grantees
Seven businesses across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont were granted between $79,000 and $250,000 for dairy processing research and development innovation.
Announcing Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grantees
We’re pleased to announce seven recipients of the Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant. Awards range from $16,000 – $40,000, with a total of $225,000 in overall funding, and allow dairy farmers and processors to take actionable steps to improve the safety of dairy products and improve marketability.
Announcing the Dairy Farm Innovation & Alternative Management Grantees
With a focus on climate and community-forward production strategies, this grant offers funds for farmers to implement projects that enhance the resilience of our Northeast regional food system.
Springtime Funding Opportunities at NE-DBIC
April also brings more funding opportunities for dairy processors, farmers, and technical service providers.
Announcing the On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling Grantees
With such a clear need for storage and handling funding across the region, NE-DBIC will be re-opening this grant again in fall of 2023.
Dairy Farmer Cohorts: A New Approach to Technical Assistance
Across the Northeast, dozens of dairy farmers are improving their production strategies and businesses through Dairy Farm Cohorts,
an innovative approach to technical assistance funded by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). To date, there have been five rounds of cohort-based technical assistance contracts. Here’s a look at some of the cohorts:
A New Grant Aims to Increase Resiliency for Northeast Organic Dairy Farms
The Organic On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling Grant offers funding to upgrade storage and increase efficiency in milk handling. Open to all organic farms across our 11-state Northeast region.
The Year Ahead: Funding for Dairy Innovation in 2023
At NE-DBIC, our goal is to help dairy farms and processors innovate to become more sustainable and resilient – so when the unexpected happens (a pandemic and extended supply-chain issues, for instance), you’re equipped to meet those challenges and continue milking, processing, and distributing your dairy products throughout your community and region.