An Opportunity for Dairy Farmers throughout the Northeast to Expand their Operations through Access to Capital

Five dairy farmers (cow, sheep, goat) will be accepted. Herds may be cows, goats or sheep, with special consideration being given to those working with small ruminants.

Eligible Applicants:

·     Must be established business looking to expand production and having their farm and the majority of their labor force in one of the designated states.

·     They must be able to make a commitment to the time and resources required of the training program

·     Be able to commit the same to future DFA participants as a peer or mentor​

Topics covered are based upon participant expressed need/interest, and would include:

·     Business plan development

·     Financial planning

·     Business coaching

·     Workforce management

·     Marketing

·     Management structures

·     Succession planning

Training will commence in January 2024, and conclude in May 2025. There is no fee for this program.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2023​

Application Materials:

Dairy Funding Accelerator Application

To apply, complete the Dairy Funding Accelerator Application linked below. If you have any questions email Duane Stanton dstanton@hvadc.org.

Dairy Funding Accelerator Application