The alliance’s Dairy Business Builder grant program aims to encourage small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, entrepreneurs and processors in the Upper Midwest to pursue innovative projects.
May 20, 2022
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, announced the 38 companies and cooperatives that were selected to receive Dairy Business Builder grants totaling $1.7 million.
Funds for WCMA’s scholarship program come from the annual Championship Cheese Auction.
March 28, 2022
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) said seven current and future dairy industry professionals were selected to receive a total of $19,000 in scholarship funds in 2022.
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, meanwhile, said it eagerly anticipates working with Califf to enforce the agency’s own standards on the labeling of imitation dairy products.
February 15, 2022
The Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., both issued statements on the Feb. 15 confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf as FDA commissioner.
The awards will be presented to the 12 honorees during CheeseExpo.
December 20, 2021
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) board of directors selected 12 individuals to be recognized next year at CheeseExpo in Milwaukee for their outstanding work in the dairy processing industry.
Advance notice aims to allow applicants to develop business plans, secure vendor quotes and take advantage of webinars and other available resources.
November 30, 2021
The Dairy Business Builder grant competition, administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), opens Feb. 1, 2022, when applications will be available for download.
The investment of $6.13 million will go toward direct-to-business grants, free workshops, consultations and industry research for dairy farmers and processors.
November 11, 2021
On Nov. 11, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., applauded USDA’s announcement of $20.2 million in support for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, including $6.13 million for a program administered by WCMA and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR).