Press Releases

Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center

Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grants Awarded

06 May 2022

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NEDBIC) was able to support 12 projects being taken on by different farmers and processors throughout the region 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 marketabilit
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Creating a Culture of Farm Safety

04 May 2022

The University of Vermont (UVM) was awarded a $350,000 grant from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center to develop and deliver a dairy farmworker safety training program in conjunction with regional support organizations. The training will be responsive to needs identified by the farmworker community and offered in both English and Spanish
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Grantee Spotlight: Oak Knoll Rebrand

04 May 2022

Rebranding project supported by the NE-DBIC Dairy Marketing & Branding Services Grant.
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Dairy Business Viability & Technical Assistance Grants Awarded

12 April 2022

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center awarded grant funds to nine businesses and organizations to coordinate technical assistance for dairy businesses.
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Henry Farms of Knox Markets A2 Advantage Milk

31 March 2022

Henry Farms received a Dairy Marketing & Branding Services Grant from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center to improve their website and marketing.
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Vermont Cheese Council Engages Consumers with 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt

21 March 2022

"The Hunt" helps residents and visitors explore Vermont’s outdoor environment, history, and cheeses.
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USDA Announces $20 Million in Funding for Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center

11 March 2022

Additional funding to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance for dairy producers.
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Milk Pail at Willow Bend Farm Hits its Stride with Dairy Themed 5k & Fun Run

08 March 2022

A $22,000 grant from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center supported bringing dairy themed events to the community through monthly events and the kickoff of a dairy-focused 5k and Fun Run
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Collaborative Promotion of Cheese Festival & Trail Boost Cheesemakers in Central New York

07 February 2022

A $15k Multi-Business Dairy Agritourism Grant bolstered a collaborative marketing campaign for volunteer-run events and activities celebrating cheeses produced in the Central New York region.
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Announcing Goat & Sheep Dairy Supply Chain Grant Awards

10 January 2022

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center awarded grant funds to goat and sheep dairy businesses for projects that improve goat and sheep dairy supply chains.