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This Government Contract opportunity from California was posted on June 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

2026 Dairy Plus Program

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Correia Family Dairy Farms Expansion
Solicitation # CUP21-009
The Correia Family Dairy Farms Expansion project, managed under Conditional Use Permit CUP21-009 by the Merced County Community and Economic Development Department, involves the modification and expansion of an existing dairy facility in Gustine, California. The project will increase the animal population by 3,945, bringing the total herd to 6,075 animals, consisting of 3,000 milk cows, 390 dry cows, and 2,685 support stock. This expansion requires the conversion of 11.4 acres of cropland to accommodate 474,831 square feet of new construction, including five freestall barns, two loafing barns, a new milking parlor, a replacement domestic well, a manure drying area, feed storage areas, and two solid manure weeping walls. The project is subject to rigorous environmental oversight under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with a Final Environmental Impact Report addressing air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, hydrology, and biological resources. Key compliance requirements include adhering to Rule 4570 for large dairy confined animal facilities, implementing a Nutrient Management Plan developed by a certified specialist, and obtaining Waste Discharge Requirements permits from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Construction is scheduled to occur between May 12, 2025, and December 31, 2026, and must comply with federal and state OSHA regulations, California seismic safety requirements, and specific protocols for the protection of archaeological and biological resources.
California Merced County of, Community and Economic Development Department

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5 months ago

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NAICS: 112120
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Vierra Dairy Expansion
Solicitation # CUP20-009 / N-1193209
The Vierra Dairy Expansion Project, identified by Conditional Use Permit No. CUP20-009 and project number N-1193209, involves a significant expansion of an existing dairy operation located at 23160 W. Williams Avenue in Hilmar, California. The project scope includes increasing the permitted herd size from 5,597 to 7,117 animals, specifically allowing for 4,170 milk cows, 550 dry cows, and 1,997 support stock such as heifers, calves, and bulls. To support this growth, the applicant proposes extensive facility construction, including two freestall barns, a 10,000-square-foot hospital milking barn, a 15,160-square-foot commodity barn addition, a 195,200-square-foot heifer barn, an 18,000-square-foot utility shop, a loafing barn, and a new 40-stall parallel maternity milking parlor. Additionally, the project requires the installation of a mechanical manure separator and the acquisition of approximately 264 acres of farmland for wastewater and manure application. The project was approved by the Merced County Planning Department on February 28, 2024, following an Environmental Impact Report prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As part of the approval process, mitigation measures were made a condition of the project, and a mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted. Administrative filing fees totaling $4,101.25 were recorded, covering the Environmental Impact Report and county documentary handling. The project site is situated near the northwest corner of West Williams Avenue and North Washington Road and is identified by multiple Assessor's Parcel Numbers. Contact for the lead agency is Tiffany Ho at the Merced County Planning Department.
Merced County

POSTED

10 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A

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The 2026 Dairy Plus Program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture's Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability, is a competitive grant solicitation designed to support the implementation of advanced manure management practices on California dairy farms. With approximately 34 million dollars in total available funding, the program aims to reduce methane emissions and decrease nitrogen and salt surpluses. Eligible projects can receive funding of up to 750 dollars per cow, with a maximum award limit of 1.25 million dollars per project. The solicitation was posted on June 16, 2026, and requires all applications to be submitted by the deadline of September 15, 2026. The program provides a structured framework for eligibility, funding scenarios, and scoring criteria to ensure the effective distribution of grants. Interested parties can coordinate with the Dairy Plus Program Team via the provided contact information or access further details through the official grants portal.

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CDFA grants up to 1.25 million dollars for California dairy manure management projects.

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2026 Dairy Plus Program Request for Grant Applications

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AgencyCalifornia → CA Department of Food and Agriculture
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The 2026 Dairy Plus Program will make approximately $34 million available to support the implementation of advanced manure management practices.

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