Grants available to help organic dairy farmers grow
CHENANGO COUNTY – Local organic dairy producers may be eligible for consultation grant funding to make their operation more viable.
Assemblyman Clifford Crouch (R-Bainbridge) recently announced that grants are available through the partnership of the New York Organic Dairy Program (YODP) and the New York Farm Viability Institute.
“In recent years, New York State has seen a resurgence of small, family-operated dairy producers, specifically organic, and we can attribute that rise to the demand for a quality product,” said Crouch.
Crouch, a member of the Assembly Agriculture Committee and former dairy farmer, said it’s “good news,” especially for local consumers.
“Through these grants, we can work to make these organic producers into an even more viable farming style that responds to the needs of consumers, the environment, and the farmers themselves,” he said. “I encourage our producers to take advantage of this grant availability.”
The Organic Dairy Initiative was created to provide research and extension to New York’s organic dairy industry. Cornell University is offering help to producers who participate in its Organic Dairy Farm Business Summary program.
Farmers requesting project funds will be required to work with NYODP to document their goal, and projects must be achievable within 18 months of the formation of the consultant team. Examples of projects include developing a business plan, enhancing transitioning practices, and constructing facilities. NYODP will provide up to $1,500 for the consultant and team to complete its project work.
Guidelines and applications are available online at blogs.cornell.edu/organicdairyinitiative/. More information is available by calling Fay Benson at 607-391-2669 or email afb3@cornell.edu.
Assemblyman Clifford Crouch (R-Bainbridge) recently announced that grants are available through the partnership of the New York Organic Dairy Program (YODP) and the New York Farm Viability Institute.
“In recent years, New York State has seen a resurgence of small, family-operated dairy producers, specifically organic, and we can attribute that rise to the demand for a quality product,” said Crouch.
Crouch, a member of the Assembly Agriculture Committee and former dairy farmer, said it’s “good news,” especially for local consumers.
“Through these grants, we can work to make these organic producers into an even more viable farming style that responds to the needs of consumers, the environment, and the farmers themselves,” he said. “I encourage our producers to take advantage of this grant availability.”
The Organic Dairy Initiative was created to provide research and extension to New York’s organic dairy industry. Cornell University is offering help to producers who participate in its Organic Dairy Farm Business Summary program.
Farmers requesting project funds will be required to work with NYODP to document their goal, and projects must be achievable within 18 months of the formation of the consultant team. Examples of projects include developing a business plan, enhancing transitioning practices, and constructing facilities. NYODP will provide up to $1,500 for the consultant and team to complete its project work.
Guidelines and applications are available online at blogs.cornell.edu/organicdairyinitiative/. More information is available by calling Fay Benson at 607-391-2669 or email afb3@cornell.edu.
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