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Selling to Grocery as a Producer-Processor Dairy Farm:  Chain Stores vs. Individual or Independent Stores

Posted on Aug 19, 2022

Once you have taken the time to get your products and packaging in compliance with the requirements of the store and state and federal regulators, you will need to consider…

Business Planning / Marketing and Retail / Spotlight

Selling to Grocery as a Producer-Processor Dairy Farm: The Basics

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

Dairy farmers have faced many years of low milk prices over the last decade or so. As a result, many have sought to diversify their businesses to supplement the milk…

Business Planning / Food Processing / Marketing and Retail / Spotlight

What is the difference between a HACCP Plan and a FSMA Food Safety Plan?

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

First of all, HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. According to the USDA, HACCP is a “systematic approach to the identification, evaluation, and control of food safety…

Food Safety / Spotlight

Who first made cheese?

Posted on Dec 10, 2021

Hi everyone! My name is Caitlin Zaring, and I am a second-year M.S. student under Dr. Liz Eckelkamp working with value-added dairies. Side-note, I’m a bit of a history buff…

Food Processing / cheese

2022 NAFDMA Scholarships

Posted on Nov 29, 2021
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Through USDA Dairy Business Innovation Initiative resources, UT Extension is pleased to provide opportunities to value-added dairy producers or key personnel in Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee to participate in…

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