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Grant Application Office Hours October 10 2025
The Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Innovation Initiative team discussed their program's funding sources and available opportunities, including grants for technical assistance, internships, and dairy processing projects. The team outlined application processes,...
PCC-DBII Dairy Scoop Oct 2025
New Grant Cycle Now Open Apply before Oct. 31: Application HERE! Want Grant Tips? A recording of recent “Office Hours” with your Q & A is here! Passcode: LCd4!#2h More News National Impact of DBII Centers With four centers serving 40 states plus Puerto Rico, Dairy...
Dairy Business Innovation Initiative National Impact
The Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (DBII) was established in the 2018 Farm Bill to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. With four centers serving 40 states plus Puerto Rico, the DBII offers...
Sweetgreen is bringing in the baby goats
The fast-casual chain is spotlighting farmers, like the maker of its goat cheese. Baby goats available for holding (and chakra reset) will make an appearance at a unit in Los Angeles. https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/marketing/sweetgreen-bringing-baby-goats...
Intern Spotlight: Chloe Rogers with Dr. Carmen Licon at DPTC
This week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Agricultural Media Summit! Throughout the conference, I expanded my network, participated in breakout sessions, and met with professionals and fellow students from across the country. I am also excited to share...
Cheese Trail. Next Stop – California
California has an awful lot of reasons to visit. With year-round sunshine, great national parks, and an 840-mile-long coastline, there is plenty to enjoy. And that doesn't even touch the food scene. California cuisine is known for fresh, healthy ingredients, and it...
New Report Highlights Dairy’s Deep Economic Impact in Communities Across America
By The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) IDFA’s Dairy Delivers® Shows U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Over 3 Million American Jobs, Drives Nearly $780 Billion in Economic Impact Read the full article at...
American Cheese Society to Host Insightful Session on European Dairy Education Models
The Daphne Zepos Teaching Endowment (DZTE) is proud to announce a special presentation by Dr. Carmen Licon, recipient of the 2024 Daphne Zepos Teaching Award, at the annual American Cheese Society Conference. Read more at:...
PCC Sponsored Food Competition
Winning team, “Thinking on It,” who wowed us with their Italian-inspired creation Café con Limone – a bold and refreshing coffee lemon ice cream! They took home $1500 and will have their flavor featured at the Beaver Classic Creamery Second runner-up, “Scoop Sisters,”...
The Cheese Trail – California’s Artisinal Cheese
The Cheese Reporter - Serving the dairy industry since 1876 The California Cheese Trail showcasing artisinal cheeses throughout the state. Read the article at: https://cheesereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/CR/2025-04-01.pdf









