15 Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants
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Secretary Naig Announces 15 Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants

Cost-share grants will incorporate labor saving technology, increase on-farm dairy processing

AMES, Iowa (March 12, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 15 Iowa dairy projects  have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants. The cost-share grants will help expand on-farm dairy processing and incorporate labor saving technology, both of which will help to increase the availability of Iowa dairy products for consumers to enjoy. The announcement was made at the Iowa State University Creamery in Ames, which was awarded a grant to expand cheese processing at their on-campus facility.

"The Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program helps Iowa dairy farms by offering cost-share grants for new processing equipment or labor-saving technologies. Ultimately, consumers will benefit by enjoying a wider variety of Iowa dairy products," said Secretary Naig. "With funding for 15 projects, this program not only bolsters Iowa's dairy industry but also supports the growth of these farms and the vitality of the surrounding communities."

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Originally published by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

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