With funding from the Catalyzing Regional Dairy Workforce Grant, Wolfe’s Neck Center is transforming the DGA program for the Northeast.
Growing Graziers: A Regional Workforce Initiative for Northeast Dairy Read More »
Recipients of a $644,530 NE-DBIC Existing Dairy Processor Expansion Grant, Casco Bay Creamery is churning out butter and increasing jobs.
Buttered Up: Casco Bay Creamery Triples Production & Jobs Read More »
Seven dairy businesses across five states were selected for awards.
Announcing $1.14 Million in Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Awards Read More »
Six dairy businesses from across three states were selected for awards, with a total of $299,427 in overall funding.
Announcing the Dairy Marketing & Branding Services Grant Awards Read More »
With support from an NE-DBIC Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant, the organic dairy is now selling cheese across state lines.
Cosmic Goat Farm and Creamery Expands Beyond Maine Read More »
Four dairy businesses from across three states were selected for awards, which will range from $145,600 to $350,000 with a total of $895,838 in overall funding.
$895K Awarded for Innovation In Dairy Processing & Packaging Read More »
38 dairy businesses from across 8 states were selected for awards. Individual award amounts will range from $15,000 to $50,000 with a total of $1,486,046 in overall funding.
Announcing $1.4M in On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling Grant Awards Read More »
By Ali Boochever, Grants Coordinator After a fire destroyed their processing plant in 2023, Gifford’s Ice Cream is back with new flavors and fresh branding. With funding from the Dairy Marketing and Branding Services Grant, Gifford’s partnered with Maine-based multiplatform branding agency Ethos on a new line of pints. Through this collaboration, Gifford’s implemented a marketing
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 »
A holistic approach to grazing systems, farmer well-being, soil health, pasture season milk production, and more.
Breaking Ground: Female Dairy Farmers Focus on Grazing Innovation Read More »
