Ten Wisconsin dairy companies have been named recipients of Dairy Processor Grants through a Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection program intended to foster innovation, improve profitability and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy processing facilities.
“Dairy processors need to be innovative, efficient and adaptable, which in many cases means looking at new technologies, modernizing facilities, developing new products and exploring innovative ways to improve farm profitability,” said DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff. “These grants are designed to help them do so. By improving the long-term viability of our dairy farms, Wisconsin will continue to be known as America’s Dairyland.”
A total of $200,000 was available for the 2019 Dairy Processor Grants, with a maximum $50,000 allowed for each project. Grant recipients are required to provide a match of at least 20 percent of the grant amount. DATCP received 14 grant requests totaling about $350,000. Through a competitive review process, 10 dairy processors were selected to receive a total of $200,000.
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