A new grant from the Northeast Dairy Innovation Center is now open:
The Goat & Sheep Dairy Development Grant offers funding to strengthen and support the growth of the Northeast goat and sheep dairy sector through projects that address one of the following: 1) business viability, 2) market development, or 3) innovative approaches to production.
This program funds two types of projects:
Applications are open February 1 – March 28, 2024. Get the application details in the RFA on our website: https://nedairyinnovation.com/grants/goat-sheep-dairy-development/
Our 2023 Maine Cheese Festival Sponsors, Supporters & Contributors
Culture Magazine - Platinum Sponsor
edible MAINE - Platinum Sponsor
Pineland Farms Dairy - Platinum Sponsor
Quality Containers - Silver Sponsor
Maine Dept of Agriculture (ACF) - Silver Sponsor
The Cheese Iron - Cheeesemaker Sponsor
Dairy Connection - Cheesemaker Sponsor
Bangor Savings Bank - Cheesemaker Sponsor
Austin Associates - Cheesemaker Sponsor
Balfour Farm - Supporting Sponsor
Local Goods Gathered - Supporting Sponsor
Fiore Olive Oils - Supporting Sponsor
Maine Crisp - Supporting Sponsor
The Milk House - Supporting Sponsor
The Portland Board - Supporting Sponsor
Bolsters Rubbish Co. - Contributors
Poland Srping - Contributors
The Little Cheese Shop
Balfour Farm
Fred Knight
The Portland Board
RAYR The Wine Shop
Smithereen Farm
Dairy Connection
Page & Pedersen
Crooked Wall Farm
Local Goods Gathered
ChiGoBee Farm
The Milkhouse
Fiore Artisan Olive Oil & Vinegar
Maine Crisp
The Maine Cheese Guild c/o Jean Koons, Treasurer 795 Pond Rd. Sidney, ME 04330
For more information contact:
Ron Dyer, Executive Director, Maine Cheese Guild207-419-9175 • Email director@mainecheeseguild.org