07/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/01/2024 14:09
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that the Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board has issued a Request for Applications for dairy and research promotion projects, as part of its more than $16 million checkoff fund. The Board is looking for proposals for projects that market, promote, and research New York-produced fluid milk and dairy products with the goals of expanding the types of dairy products available and increasing consumer demand for and consumption of New York dairy products.
Commissioner Ball said, "New York State is home to some of the very best dairy products in the world, and the New York State Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board plays an important role in promoting these world-class products to consumers all over the globe. I encourage all eligible applicants to apply to this opportunity to help advance New York's dairy industry through important research and promotion projects."
Eligible applicants include non-profit entities, research institutions, and private businesses that are not affiliated with the DPO Advisory Board. Project applications may not promote a specific brand or trade name.
To be considered for funding, applications should be submitted to the Department on or before August 20, 2024. Applications and additional information can be found on the Department's website at https://agriculture.ny.gov/dairy/dairy-promotion-order.
Funding is made available directly from New York State dairy producers through the New York State Dairy Promotion Order Act and is intended to help dairy farmers and processors further their reach to both domestic and international markets.
The DPO Advisory Board met on June 11 to discuss its priorities and goals for 2024. The Board identified nine goals to guide its work in boosting the dairy industry in New York State. The goals are:
About the Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board
The DPO Advisory Board advises the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner on the disposition of approximately $16 million a year in funds collected from milk producers under the producer-approved New York Dairy Promotion Order. The DPO Advisory Board also makes recommendations on promotion and dairy product and research projects.
The Advisory Board consists of ten New York milk producers appointed by the Commissioner who serve a three-year term. The first New York State Dairy Promotion Advisory Board was appointed in May 1972 at the request of dairy producers. More information about the Board can be found at https://agriculture.ny.gov/dairy/dairy-promotion-order and on the DPO's YouTube Page.
About Dairy in New York State
New York State has nearly 3,000 dairy farms that produce roughly 16 billion pounds of milk annually, making New York the nation's fifth largest dairy state. The dairy industry is the State's largest agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the State's economy by generating nearly half of the State's total agricultural receipts, and providing some of the highest economic multipliers in the State.