Dairy
Running a successful dairy farm takes more than milking cows—it takes support across all areas of the operation. This hub offers expert guidance on herd health, nutrition, milk quality, business planning, risk management, infrastructure, and workforce needs to help you tackle challenges and plan for long-term success.
Business, Insurance, and Risk Management
These services are designed to support both new and established farmers—whether you’re just starting out and exploring lending options, planning to expand your operation, interested in entering niche markets, or navigating a change in ownership. We can help you make informed decisions that strengthen your farm’s financial foundation and manage risk effectively.
Feed and Nutrition Services
Whether you’re looking for a new feed supplier, need help from a nutritionist, or want to address deficiencies in your feed or crop land, our services are here to support you. We also offer guidance on improving dry matter intake and managing seasonal transitions that can affect forage quality—helping you keep your herd healthy and productive year-round.
Milk Supply, Quality and Food Safety
These services support farmers looking to find new markets for their milk, troubleshoot on-farm milk quality issues, maintain or upgrade equipment and facilities, or ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. Whether you’re navigating market changes or improving daily operations, we’re here to help you produce high-quality milk safely and sustainably.
Infrastructure, Waste Management and Environmental Services
These services can help you keep your farm running strong—whether that means upgrading or fixing infrastructure, getting support with nutrient management plans, or finding energy-efficient and renewable options that cut costs, boost productivity, and keep your farm sustainable for the future.
Health Care for Dairy Cows
Keeping cows healthy means stronger herds, better milk, and a more profitable farm. These services can help you improve herd performance, boost reproductive efficiency, and support overall animal well-being. Work with a veterinarian to develop vaccination protocols and prevent disease, and team up with a consultant to improve colostrum and calf management, increase milk production, strengthen breeding programs, and plan for long-term genetic progress.
Well-Being and Workforce
These services are designed to support the health, safety, and overall well-being of farmers and their employees. From practical training on workplace safety and employee protocols to opportunities for specialized skill development and apprenticeships, these resources help your team stay healthy, strong, and ready to tackle the demands of farm life.
General Livestock News
- UMaine Extension annual forage conference to feature national soil fertility expert
- UMaine Extension to host webinar on building a healthy, productive beef herd
- Nationally-recognized expert to lead on-farm dairy grazing workshops across the state
- UMaine Extension offers livestock carcass composting workshop for farmers and homesteaders
Contact Our Resource Hub Coordinators
If you don’t see what you’re looking for in the Technical Assistance Resource Hub (Dairy), just reach out — our coordinators will be happy to help and point you in the right direction.
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