Dairy Farmer Resources
Helpful Information and Resources for Dairy Farmers
The Dairy Alliance is not just about promoting the consumption of milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy foods to consumers within the Southeast region. We are also here to assist you, the dairy farmer. This page shows how checkoff dollars work to assist dairy farmers and promote milk. It also offers a variety of resources to help farmers meet the needs of the 21st century dairy farm, including industry resources, tools to help foster a positive dairy image and knowledge about current trends.
Update Your Contact Information
Are you a dairy farmer, milk producer or dairy advocate? Update your contact information to stay informed about local promotion programs that are helping drive milk and other dairy product sales.
Order Promotional Materials
The Dairy Alliance has a wide variety of posters, handouts, banners and other materials dairy farmer, nutritionists and educators can use to promote the goodness of dairy.
Receive Community Outreach Training
The Community Outreach program offers opportunities to explain the dairy experience to consumers. Request access to training videos and handouts that will prepare you to share your dairy story. The form Request Access to Community Outreach Training Series is no longer accepting responses.
Value-Add Dairy Business Resources
The Dairy Alliance is here to support dairy farmers in meeting their business challenges. We have pulled together available resources to support you as you build your dairy enterprises.
Not seeing what you need? Reach out to our dairy team.
Contact Your Ag Affairs Manager For More Information
Elizabeth Moretz
North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia
Elise Janes
Kentucky and Tennessee
Audri Crews
Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi
Contemplating value-added products for your dairy business?
Utilize these resources to consider the benefits and risks of vertical integration
State-Specific Agriculture Marketing Programs
General Businesses Resources
Several organizations and universities provide free or low-cost technical assistance and educational resources to help start or grow your value-add business:
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Collaboration of dairy experts from across the southeast to provide guidance, grants, and support to spur growth for dairy farmers and processors by helping to modernize and diversify. LEARN MORE
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A program provided by Penn State Extension, find resources for running a dairy operation—from market trends and insights to resources management, dairy herd metrics, record-keeping, and cash-flow planning. LEARN MORE
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Help producers in Kentucky prepare their products to meet the needs of larger market buyers. The website contains helpful resources accessible to farmers in all states. LEARN MORE
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The center provides educational programming and technical assistance for Tennessee farmers interested in value-added enterprises. They also work with SDBII to provide training outside of Tennessee, so check the SDBII website for upcoming events. LEARN MORE
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A program of North Carolina State Extension to help small food business owners and prospective entrepreneurs make informed decisions leading to greater economic development and job creation. LEARN MORE
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A business advisory resource for growing small to mid-size businesses. While the resource is for any small business in NC, there are helpful resources accessible for anyone. LEARN MORE
Resources for Specific Areas of Interest
Marketing & Sales
Utilizing Federal Food Programs to Increase Sales
Please check your state for specific requirements for your farm.
Financial
Be sure to check for grant opportunities regularly and sign up for our free quarterly On-Farm Processor Newsletter for updates on local grant opportunities!
Distribution and Quality
Quality Assurance and Inspections
Regulatory Compliance
Dairy Display Resources
Georgia dairy producers are dedicated stewards of the land, water, and air — and through practical, on-farm improvements, there are meaningful opportunities to improve soil and water outcomes and cut GHG emissions.
To support this work and build a more resilient dairy sector in the face of increasing climate and regulatory challenges, The Dairy Alliance, in partnership with Newtrient, LLC and Georgia Milk Producers Inc., secured funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to provide conservation planning and technical assistance to 10 diverse Georgia dairy farms which served as a model to develop the Georgia Climate Smart Roadmap.
This roadmap identifies near-term opportunities for lowering greenhouse gas emissions and improving efficiency, animal well-being, and soil and water quality.
Recommendations for your Farm
The recommendations presented here are practical, phased, and designed to align with environmental outcomes, operational realities, farm goals, and available financial and technical resources. They identify actions that are viable in the short, medium, and long term, providing a clear path forward for Georgia dairy producers. In this roadmap, you will find:
Statewide summaries and size–cohort–specific recommendations across the four key focus areas
Discussions of expected environmental benefits
Connections to NRCS practice standards and funding opportunities
Insights on common challenges and next steps to support implementation
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