What started as a two-year pilot grew into a five-year farmer-led cohort where dairy farmers share ideas, compare approaches, and experiment with new strategies in grazing, forage, and farm business planning.
Northeast dairy farmers are looking to Ireland for methods to increase production and profit.
Boosting Dairy Efficiency with Irish Dairy Grazing Expert Dr. Padraig French Read More »
How the Dairy Innovation & Alternative Management Grant helped one farm increase production, herd health, and profitability.
Crosswinds Farm Boosts Milk Production by 30% with Innovative Health Monitoring Read More »
By Dr. Glenda Pereira – Assistant Professor and Dairy Specialist, University of Maine. Project collaborators: Sarah Allen, Pete Erickson, Toyin Osuolale, University of New Hampshire. Replacement heifers remain one of the top expenses of dairy farms, and in the Northeast U.S. can cost up to $2,500. It is also anecdotally reported that many farms raise too
Improving Calf and Heifer Management Practices in New England Read More »
As of November 1, there are three funding opportunities for dairy farmers and service providers to take advantage of.
NE-DBIC presented at the World Dairy Expo, sharing the impact we’re making in the Northeast.
NE-DBIC Presents at World Dairy Expo’s Dairy Symposium Read More »
by Kiera Ebeling, Agricultural Development Specialist at Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Nestled in Franklin, Vermont, Howmars Farm milks between forty-five and fifty jerseys. Jon Gates runs the farm with his son, Noah. As an organic dairy since 1997, Jon and Noah are continuously making improvements to maintain the highest quality milk and
How Innovation and Technical Assistance is Building Resiliency on an Organic Dairy Read More »
Utilizing Precision Dairy Technologies to improve production, health, and cow comfort
How a Dairy Farm Cohort is Bringing Wearable Technology to Maine Farmers Read More »
April also brings more funding opportunities for dairy processors, farmers, and technical service providers.
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:
Dairy Farmer Cohorts: A New Approach to Technical Assistance Read More »
