Senator Baldwin Announces Additional $3.45 Million in Funding for Wisconsin's Dairy Sector

Sunday, October 13th, 2024 -- 10:00 AM

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has announced an additional $3.45 million in funding for Wisconsin’s dairy sector through her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (DBII), a program she established under the 2018 Farm Bill to help dairy enterprises grow, innovate, and access new markets.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated over $11 million to the four DBIIs across the country to assist small and medium-sized dairy businesses in product development, marketing, and distribution through grants and technical support.

This round of funding is being shared by four institutions: California State University, Fresno, University of Tennessee, Vermont’s Agency of Agriculture, and the University of Wisconsin.

They will utilize the funds to provide technical assistance and business support for dairy enterprises in their regions. Wisconsin’s DBII program has already invested nearly $40 million since 2018, supporting dairy businesses across several states including Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan.

Previous projects funded include innovations by companies like Rosewood Dairy, Marieke Gouda, Sassy Cow Creamery, and Burnett Dairy, who have used grants to enhance production processes, reduce waste, and expand into new product lines.

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