U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2023.
The bipartisan legislation that will reauthorize and strengthen the Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2018. The funding provided in this legislation help more American dairy farmers and processors add value to their businesses, including creating new products, expanding their markets, and modernizing their production facilities.
Senator Baldwin said the legislation will support dairy farmers, cheese makers, and processors in Wisconsin and across the country. “They can tap into new markets or improve their operations, improve efficiency, innovate with new product” said Senator Baldwin.
The legislation will authorize $36 million a year for the initiative, up from the $20 million it was funded at. Since the program was established in 2019, $150 million has been awarded to regional centers across the country.
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