Applicants may access funds for creating value-added products, enhancing dairy byproducts and other endeavors.

A small cheese operation in Brodhead, Wis., served as the backdrop for USDA's announcement.

The round of Dairy Business Builder grants was said to be one of DBIA's largest to date.

The program supports creating value-added products, enhancing dairy byproducts and export programs.

The bulk of the grants will benefit small- to medium-sized dairy farmers and processors.

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Companies and cooperatives from 11 states were chosen to receive Dairy Business Builder grants.

The reimbursement grants will be for as much as $100,000 each.

The Dairy Business Builder grant program in previous cycles offered a maximum of $50,000.

The free event for Midwest dairy farmers, manufacturers and processors will be on Sept. 20.