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USDA, Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy sign Memorandum of Understanding
Secretary Perdue shakes hands with dairy farmer Paul Rovey after signing a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Department of Agriculture and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy (Photo: USDA)
The USDA and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy have agreed to continue working together to enhance environmental sustainability in the dairy industry.
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday at a California dairy farm along with Dairy Management Inc. Chairman and Innovation Center board member Paul Rovey.
Perdue says the USDA has resources that can help the dairy industry be successful, but they are spread out through various agencies. Perdue says the new memorandum can help the DMI-based online innovation center more easily interact with USDA and centralize research and conservation efforts.
The original 2009 Memorandum of Understanding was credited with advancements in farm waste to energy programs.
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy was established in 2008 to address consumer needs and expectations and help dairy farmers share best practices. It is funded through the dairy checkoff.
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