State Launches ‘Butchery Innovation Grant Program’ Through Choose Iowa

February 10, 2025 Corridor Business Journal

This grant is part of Choose Iowa, the state’s branding program designed to identify and promote agricultural products grown, raised, or made in Iowa. The grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

USDA Announces $ 1.5M in Grants Available to Support the Dairy Industry

April 17, 2019 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $ 1.5 million in competitive grant funding is available for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives. DBI is authorized through the 2018 Farm Bill. This program supports USDA’s efforts to reduce risk and develop higher-value uses for dairy products, diversify farmer income through processing and marketing innovation, and encourage the use of regional milk production.