Welcome to Phase 1: Planning & Funding

Update: We have completed most of the tasks in Phase 1!

There are two main parts of Phase 1 and we are well on our way to accomplishing the minimum steps to move to the next phase. In this phase we need to accomplish

• Milking Parlor Renovation approval by MDA

• Creamery layout approval by MDA

• Submit plumbing plans to the state and schedule plumbing contractor

• Plan our initial product line & marketing channels

• Apply for grant funding

• Apply for loans & private investors

• Crowdfund for local support

Accomplishments

• We have been awarded a Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Grant for 2024

• Initial approval of the creamery layout by the MDA

• Initial product line determined: Cream-line Milk, Yogurt, Frozen Yogurt, Kefir, Lassi, & Gelato

• Financing secured through Entrepreneur Fund

• Plumbing contract signed