First Generation Farming at its Best: Three Charm Farm of Maine
Three Charm Farm reinvigorates their farm brand with the NE-DBIC Dairy Marketing & Branding Services Grant.
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Cows, Sheep, and Goats Galore: A Whirlwind Tour of Maine Dairy
Maine’s state motto is Dirigo, or “I lead”, and their dairy community certainly lives up to this creed.
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:
Fredrikson Farm Doubles Their Cheese-Making Capacity
The demand for their cheese led them to apply for a Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant with the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC), which allowed the Fredriksons to purchase a new closed batch pasteurizer that will accommodate increased milk production. Along with the new equipment, the grant also paid for Dianna to become a certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) through the Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance.
Grantee Spotlight: Local Goods Gathered Helps Maine Cheesemakers Sell Throughout New England
Now, thanks to a Dairy Business Viability & Technical Assistance Grant from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, Maine cheesemakers are beginning to find buyers across New England and rebound from the loss of sales due to pandemic closures of restaurants and the small scale of in-state retailers.
Announcing 2022 Marketing and Branding Services Grant Awards
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center is pleased to announce 10 recipients of the second round of the Dairy Marketing and Branding Services Grant. Recipients spanned the Northeast region. These funds allowed processors to access professional marketing and branding services to elevate their businesses through marketing tactics, brand improvements, and overall strategy.
5 New Dairy Farmer Cohort Technical Assistance Contracts Underway
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) is pleased to announce awards for 5 additional farmer cohort projects throughout the Northeast region, joining 3 others already underway. These service providers provide targeted technical assistance to farms interested in transitioning to grass-based production models, enhancing the production of home-grown forages, and/or utilizing alternative farm management strategies not typically found in the United States dairy sector.
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grants Awarded
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) is pleased to announce awards for 12 projects through 2022 Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant, for a total of $290,540.09. This program helps dairy farmers, processors, and/or producer associations take actionable steps to improve the safety of dairy products and improve marketability.
Dairy Business Viability & Technical Assistance Grants Awarded
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) is pleased to announce the award of Dairy Business Viability & Technical Assistance Grants to eight businesses and organizations in the Northeast. This grant program supports coordinated technical assistance projects that enhance dairy farmer and processor business operations and strengthen market opportunities.