IMPA Announces 2021 Dairy Industry Service Award Recipient
2021 Dairy Awards Press Release
nominate Dairy Industry leaders Visitor CONTACT: Tasha Bunting tbunting@ilfb.org 309‐557‐3703 For Immediate Release August 1, 2021 Nominate Dairy Industry Leaders for 2021 Recognition Awards BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) is calling for nominations of individuals to be considered for formal recognition in 2021 for their outstanding contributions to the dairy industry. The Dairy Industry Service Award and the Sustainability Award showcase leadership, stewardship, and excellence in the Illinois dairy industry. [...]
2021 IVET Recipient
ILFB Committee Selects Visitor Sydney is a second-year vet student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine. The IVET Committee unanimously agreed to offer Sydney Miller the IVET low-interest loan. She worked at Durbin Vet Clinic in Fayette County for over 2 ½ years. She grew up across the road from the Durbin Vet Clinic in the small rural town of St. Peter, IL. Upon graduation from vet school, Sydney [...]
2021 IL Dairy Tech Tour Features Virtual On-Farm Tour
For more information: Tasha Bunting tbunting@ilfb.org 309-557-3703 For Immediate Release June 9, 2021 2021 Illinois Dairy Technology Tour Features Virtual On-Farm Tour BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) and University of Illinois Dairy Extension will host a virtual on-farm tour of Hunter Haven Farms followed by a live Q & A panel discussion. The guided virtual tour will be led by farmer Scott Brenner and Drs. Phil Cardoso and Derek Nolan from the University of Illinois. [...]
Illinois Dairy Brings Holiday Flavors
Illinois Dairies know what consumers like, and they delivered! When it comes to holidays, Illinois is dairy creative with flavors and gift ideas, according to our recent survey results. The holidays are different this year and many of us find comfort in family traditions such as food and gift ideas that bring a smile and warmth to our homes. We polled dairy processors who process and sell products on their special flavors, features and gifts made from milk supplied [...]
IFB Selects 2020 IVET Loan Recipients
Sydney Bigger, Kansas State University Illinois Farm Bureau recently selected Mackenzie Michels, University of Illinois, and Sydney Bigger, Kansas State University, as recipients of the Illinois Veterinary Education and Training (IVET) program. “IVET helps reduce part of the financial burden of veterinary school and makes the decision to move back home upon completion of my degree even easier,” says Bigger, who grew up in Henderson County and is a third-year vet student. Mackenzie Michels, University of [...]
Dairy Biz Innovation Alliance (DBIA) Grant Apps Due
The Dairy Business Innovation Center (DBIA) has released dates for all-new industry grants to help Midwest dairy producers and processors diversify, modernize or develop new products. Grant applications are due August 15, 2020. For More Information About DBIA WisCheeseMakers.org/DairyBusiness turbo.cdr.wisc.edu/dairy-business-innovation-alliance/ DBIA Contact Karen Nielsen, DBIA Program Coordinator | 608-265-1491 | knielsen@cdr.wisc.edu DBIA Press Release June 2020W2
The federal dairy grant application is now available.
Are you a dairy farmer looking to diversify, expand, innovate, or are you looking for access to the food industry? Dairy Business Innovation Center (DBIA) established new industry grants to help Midwest dairy producers and processors diversify, modernize, or develop new products. DBIA will be distributing direct-to-business grants totaling $220,000. Grants will be awarded for projects in increments up to $20,000. Grant applications are open NOW! Apply at https://bit.ly/3efZ7hy Applications deadline is August 14