Holland's Family Cheese Receives Grant From Dairy Business Innovation Alliance

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 -- 10:03 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance, a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, is awarding more than $1 million to dairy farm and processor entrepreneurs with grant money.

According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, this year, 26 dairy entrepreneurs from five states were selected to receive up to $50,000 each in awards from DBIA.

"We are delighted to be able to help our dairy farmers diversify, to assist the growth of farmstead operations and to encourage more value-added products," said CDR Director John Lucey.

Recipients from Wisconsin include Carr Valley Cheese, Cider Farm Brands, Hollands's Family Cheese, Klemish Creamery, Landmark Creamery, Maple Leaf Cheese Co-op, Olala Creamery, Pasture Pride Cheese, Royal Guernsey Creamery, Specialty Cheese Co., Tuls Dairy, and Yodelay Yogurt. A total of 52 applications we received this year.

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