Dairy Herd Retirement And Milk Reduction Programs

Although the sign-up period for these programs ends August 22, deciding if you should bid and how much you should bid is not a process to be undertaken without careful thought. These pages will help you make informed decisions and choices about these two dairy-producer-funded programs. If you decide to bid, the rules and application forms are available at http://www.cwt.coop/.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Programs

Dairy Program Timeline

Points to Ponder Before You Bid   Printable version

Determining the Percent Reduction to Bid   Printable version

Herd Retirement Bidding Strategies   Printable version

Herd Retirement Bid Calculator Online Version

Herd Retirement Bid Calculator Excel spreadsheet version

Lara Worden, Area Specialized Agent

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/gaston/