The program involves cooperation with institutions that lead Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives, such as the University of Tennessee and Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. These institutions will develop tailored projects to provide organic dairy products to a variety of youth-focused settings, including K-12 schools and higher education institutions.
Additionally, the program aligns with the USDA's larger goal of supporting sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing local and regional food systems. This approach aims to increase the affordable food supply for Americans, promote climate-smart agriculture, and ensure equity among producers.
Through strategic partnerships and dedicated funding, the USDA's new initiative promises to improve dietary options available to young people and enhance the market for organic dairy products, ultimately benefiting both consumers and producers in the agricultural sector.