Dairy Farmer Tax Credit Program supports Massachusetts dairy farmers through refundable tax credits tied to milk production, helping stabilize farm revenue during downturns in milk prices.
New production-report instructions exempt farms marketing through cooperatives or handlers from supplying production data directly. Farms marketing milk privately must document marketable milk and report production in pounds; eligible production excludes unmarketable milk and milk produced under a suspended or revoked registration.
This grant funds projects that promote Massachusetts-produced dairy products and raise public awareness about the state's dairy industry through marketing, education, and outreach initiatives.
This grant offers low-interest loans to Maine dairy farms for capital improvements that boost farm viability, productivity, and dairy production.
Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives support dairy businesses with technical assistance and subawards for production, processing, and marketing innovation to diversify markets and farmer income.
The Maine Feeder Cattle Loan Program offers low-interest loans to help Maine beef producers purchase feeder cattle and support agricultural growth.
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program supports Massachusetts food enterprises and organizations with infrastructure and equipment to strengthen food supply chains and improve equitable food access.