Resources for Dairy Farmers
The following list of educational and financial resources are available for dairy farmers. From dairy education and youth in agricultural to farm profitability and business tools, there is something to learn or a new connection that can be made for dairy farmers across the state of Pennsylvania.
Educational
Penn State Extension Dairy Team
- Articles, Courses, Videos, and Connect with Local Dairy Educators
Center for Dairy Excellence
- Business Tools, Farm Profitability, and Info on Statewide Programs and Youth in Dairy
American Dairy Association North East
- Dairy Promotion, Marketing, Industry Trends, and Dairy Check-off Dollars tool
Financial
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Financial support to individuals with disabilities to obtain or maintain employment, including farmers
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF)
- Financial Education and Financing for individuals with disabilities including assistive technology for job, hobbies, and quality of life
Farm Service Agency
- Loans: Purchase or Operate Farm, Beginning Farmer, Emergency, and Microloans
PA Department of Environmental Protection
- Small Business Advantage Grant to assist with increasing energy efficiency, preventing pollution, or eliminating waste
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Financial and Technical Assistance to Farmers to manage natural resources
AgChoice Farm Credit
- Financial Education, Business Consulting, Crop Insurance, Loans for Land, Equipment, & Farms