FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative, along with other members of the Midwest Dairy Coalition, endorsed the Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2023.
U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, WI, and Marsha Blackburn, TN, introduced the legislation this week. The bill would increase the funding authorization for the Dairy Business Innovation Act, which supports dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products.
“It is imperative that we continue to support the advancement of dairy businesses through innovation, foster the development of new dairy products and enhance the efficiency of dairy plants through modernization,” says Jeff Lyon, FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative’s General Manager. “The increased funding for grants is crucial to address the never-ending challenges to grow the dairy industry and provide vital support to dairy farmers.”
The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2023 would increase funding for the program from $20 million to $36 million per fiscal year.
See a recent story regarding the bill: https://www.midwestfarmreport.com/2023/07/13/senator-baldwin-introduces-dairy-legislation/
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