IMPA Announces 2021 Sustainability 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. [...]
IMPA Milk Mail – Issue 75 – Fall 2020
Click here to view the Fall 2020 edition of IMPA Milk Mail!
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
MDA Virtual Dairy Experience Forum
This year’s forum is virtual which means you can hear from top industry leaders, network with others from across the supply chain and hear the latest insights into what is driving consumer demand for dairy, without ever leaving your home. The virtual conference will be held on Wednesday, July 15 from 10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. and includes: A consumer panel providing real-time insight into shopper attitudes, beliefs and behaviors Virtual breakout rooms to network with others across dairy [...]
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