Project Grant 20235130040985

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $2,397,596 Project Grant under the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (CFDA 10.307) to the University of Vermont & State Agricultural College. The grant aims to increase the success and viability of grass-fed dairy production operations by conducting research and education programs to address the needs of farmers, stakeholders, and consumers. Specific objectives include enhancing data collection on cost of production, soil and forage management, animal husbandry and nutrition, and milk quality. The project will disseminate the research findings through a combination of education and outreach strategies to improve grass-fed management practices across a wide range of U.S. dairy farms. The University of New Hampshire and USDA Agricultural Research Service are serving as sub-grantees, contributing their expertise in areas such as stormwater management, water quality, and agricultural research.