Pacific Coast Coalition – Dairy Business Innovation Initiative
The PCC-DBII supports dairy farmers and businesses across six Western states through funding, resources and partnerships.
Funded through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and hosted by California State University, Fresno, the PCC-DBII also collaborates with these partners to enhance its impact.
Grants
$300,000 Now Available in Dairy Farm Innovation Grants
Applications Open August 1 – September 29 with Convenient Online Portal
Want to innovate your dairy business with processing and/or packaging equipment? In its third cycle of grant awards, the Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Initiative (PCC-DBII), hosted by California State University, Fresno, will award funding to dairy producers and processors in California, Oregon, and Washington who want to become more innovative in today’s industry.
Funded Projects
Our grantees are focusing on products and methods connected to value-added product development, product line expansion, alternative processing technologies and sustainability enhancement methods that increase profitability.
Partnerships
Vigorous partnerships are key to addressing the significant issues facing the Pacific Coast region’s dairy industry. Our noteworthy network of academic and business partners enables the PCC-DBII initiative to leverage the technical and research capabilities that will power its success. Working together, this coalition can build and prioritize educational pathways paired with learning opportunities that concentrate on technical topics and other areas of critical importance such as supply chain innovation, distribution, packaging, marketing, and branding strategies.
eLearning HUB
Explore PCC’s eLearning HUB to access webinars, trainings and videos, as well as MILKulture research. You can also explore innovative product ideas and get help for questions or issues regarding your dairy technology.
News at the Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Innovation Initiative
See our latest workshops, announcements, and other news.
Dairy Foods Manufacturing Continuing Education Series
Dairy companies know that knowledgeable employees are more productive, more engaged and better prepared to be successful in their careers. This deeper knowledge of the work that dairy plant employees do, whether in operational, quality or supply chain roles, benefits...
Over $4M Awarded by PCC-DBII to West Coast Dairy Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2023 Contact: Nancy Van Leuven nancyvanleuven@csufresno.edu (206) 919-8694 OVER $4M AWARDED BY PCC-DBII TO WEST COAST DAIRY BUSINESSES Jumpstarts Innovative Products and Prepares Workforce for the Future FRESNO, CA -- Over $4 million in...
Round 2 Grant FAQ
Updated 1-30-2023 to include: Eligibility; Use of Funds; Focus of Fundable Projects; Application Procedures and Timelines; Funding and Budget Questions; What Happens After the Grant is Funded; Key Contacts. Round 2, Grant Funding Applications must be received by...
Don’t miss out! Are you a dairy processor needing equipment? This is the last week to apply for our Round 3 Innovation Grants for CA, OR & WA. For more info and to apply, visit: www.dairypcc.net/300000-now-available-in-dairy-farm-innovation-grants/
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This Thursday 9/21 at 4 p.m. PT, join Felice Thorpe & WonderCow in determining what to sell where. As you know, it’s all about location, location, location! Link below. #DairyPCC #DairyInnovation #DairyProducts #DairyMarket #Sales #GoToMarketStrategy #DairyProductPlacement www.dairypcc.net/event/sales-go-to-market-strategy-series/2023-08-24/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Our weekly drive thru is open through mustang move in! We welcome families to stop by 12 - 4 pm today, we are scooping mustang tracks and vanilla bean!
📸: Here’s Astrid pumping ice cream into tubs for scooping!
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