USA: USDA offers organic dairy producers assistance

Published Oct 29, 2024

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment of $58 million for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program 2024 (ODMAP 2024) to financially assist eligible organic dairy producers in overcoming market volatility and other challenges. This initiative aims to boost the market for organic dairy and increase consumption by offering increased payment rates and production levels for marketing cost-share assistance. The program is designed to help organic dairy operations that have seen growth in milk production or new entrants into the organic dairy market. The applications for this assistance will be accepted until November 29, and further information can be found on the FSA Dairy Programs webpage. This announcement is part of the USDA's ongoing efforts to support the sustainable growth of the organic dairy industry.

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $58 million available for marketing assistance to eligible organic dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program 2024 to help expand the market for organic dairy and increase the consumption of organic dairy. “The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program continues USDA’s commitment to keep the market for organic dairies sustainable as they weather challenges outside of their control,” said USDA’s Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. “In preparation for the launch of ODMAP 2024, we met often with organic milk industry leaders and their constituents to ensure that the assistance we provide addresses their expressed needs. Through this proactive engagement, we identified the need for and are pleased to offer increased payment rates and an increased production level eligible for marketing cost-share assistance.” ODMAP 2024 helps mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation ...

Source: Agrinews