Cuomo Launches Dairy Acceleration Program, $1 Million to Dairy Farmers

Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a variety of measures to support farmers across the state to reduce energy costs, improve business operations and enhance environmental planning.

Under Gov. Cuomo’s leadership, the Department of Agriculture and Markets in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Conservation is launching the Dairy Acceleration Program (DAP) and making available $1 million in funding to help dairy farmers develop individualized business and environmental plans.

To be eligible for DAP a dairy cattle farm must have complete financial records. Preference will be given to farms with under 300 cows. DAP funding will cover 80 percent of a project’s cost.