Center for Dairy Research, WCMA awarded $6 Million in grants
The second round of Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grants will support continuation of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance.
USDA announced that the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) were awarded $6.13 million to support continuation of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), serving Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. DBIA offers industry education, technical support and direct-to-business grants.
“Now more than ever, dairy businesses must work quickly to adapt to changes in consumer demands and market opportunities,” said John Lucey, CDR’s director. “We are pleased to be able to put USDA funds to work, building upon the tremendous interest in the first initiative, to help dairy farmers and processors survive and thrive amid challenging conditions.”