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Completed applications include a $100 application fee. After completing this form, you can submit the application fee online below or mail to:

Center for Dairy Excellence | Attn: Melissa Anderson | 1140 Mountain View Road, Shermans Dale, PA 17090

*Note: Program support is made possible through Ag Excellence funding provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the PA Dairymen’s Association. All funding is subject to release of the current fiscal year funds. You will be notified of acceptance in the program upon receipt of this application and application fee.

Application period runs: September 15 – October 16, 2023.

In exchange for the allocation of funding and support, farms accepted as a Dairy Excellence Grant Team will be expected to do the following: 1) Provide invoices /expenses to the Center for reimbursement. Due to the Center by February 29, 2024. 2) A W9 must be provided to the Center before any expenses will be reimbursed.

Qualifying projects would include anything related to improving dairy farm efficiency, cow comfort, milking facilities, housing facilities, or feeding system. The project should be focused on improving milk production per cow and/or enhancing overall farm profitability and/or efficiency. Grant funding will be a 50 percent match, up to a maximum limit matching level of $5,000.

Producer's First Name*

Producer's Last Name*

Farm Name*

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

County*

Email Address*

Phone Number*

How did you hear about this grant?*

Name of milk market or cooperative*

Please provide the following data for the current month:

Total cows lactating & dry:*

Number of heifers 12 months or older:*

Number of heifers under 12 months:*

Total pounds of milk shipped in the prior year:*

Butterfat Percentage:

Protein Percentage: (See December's settlement check that you should have received in mid-January)

Operational information (check all that apply):*

Tie stall
Parlor
Robotics
Organic
Grazing

How many times are you milking per day?*

3 times
2 times
Robotic milkers

If you checked "robotic milkers," what do you average for number of milkings per day?

Do you use TMR?*

Yes
No

Are you happy with your milk production numbers?*

Yes
No

Would you like assistance with your milk production numbers?*

Yes
No

Our farm has a current Manure Management Plan or Nutrient Management Plan:*

Yes
No

Our farm has a current Conservation Plan or Ag Erosion and Sediment Control Plan:*

Yes
No

Our farm is compliant with National FARM Program or similar program:*

Yes
No

Our farm has a Risk Management Plan or uses risk management tools to protect profit margins:*

Yes
No

Our farm has a Biosecurity Plan:*

Yes
No

Our farm has a formal management or advisory team:*

Yes
No

List TWO consultants/advisors with phone number and email address that work with the farm (ex. Nutritionist, Accountant, Veterinarian):*

What is your project?*

How will this project benefit your farm?*

What are your 2-5 year goals for your farm?*

How does this project fit into your 2-5 year goals?*

How much do you estimate your project will cost?*

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Max. file size: 100 MB.

Upload any additional documents, including letters of recommendation, that support your application.

Signature/Consent*

I agree to the following requirements.

In exchange for the allocation of funding and support, farms accepted as a Dairy Excellence Grant Team will be expected to do the following:
– Provide invoices /expenses to the Center for reimbursement.
– Send invoices for allocated funds to the Center by February 29, 2024.
– Provide a W-9 to the Center before any expenses will be reimbursed. Any funding received through this grant will be considered
taxable income by the IRS.

Dairy Excellence Grant Application Fee*

Price:

Foundation Donation

Make a donation to the Dairy Excellence Foundation to support on-farm internships, scholarships, and dairy education curriculum for the next generation. Even $5 makes a difference.

Foundation Donation Amount*

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Dairy Excellence Grant Applications (Fall 2023)