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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 [...]

By |2020-09-16T15:48:54+00:00September 16th, 2020|Blog, Latest, News Release|Comments Off on IFB Selects 2020 IVET Loan Recipients

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

By |2020-08-03T16:12:47+00:00August 3rd, 2020|Latest, News Release|Comments Off on Dairy Biz Innovation Alliance (DBIA) Grant Apps Due

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 [...]

By |2020-07-08T17:06:54+00:00July 8th, 2020|Blog, Latest, What's Happening|Comments Off on MDA Virtual Dairy Experience Forum

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

By |2020-06-16T17:56:01+00:00June 16th, 2020|Blog, Latest, News Release|Comments Off on The federal dairy grant application is now available.

2020 Illinois Dairy Summit

Preregister HERE! Join us as we look forward to the challenges and opportunities for the Illinois dairy industry in 2020. Three regional dairy meetings are scheduled for Illinois. Program topics include feeding and research updates. REGIONAL DAIRY SUMMITS Tuesday, February 4 Kaskaskia College Life Long Learning Center 27210 College Road Centralia, IL Wednesday, February 5 Asmark Institute 14171 Carole Drive Bloomington, IL Thursday, February 6 Stephenson County Farm Bureau 210 W Spring Street Freeport, IL

By |2020-01-29T15:15:22+00:00December 4th, 2019|Blog, What's Happening|Comments Off on 2020 Illinois Dairy Summit
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