Timeline For 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/.
| DATE | HERD RETIREMENT PROGRAM | MILK REDUCTION PROGRAM |
| July 25, 2003 | Bid Forms distributed | Bid Forms distributed |
| Aug. 22, 2003 | Bids must be received by CWT | Bids must be received by CWT |
| Sep. 5, 2003 | Bidders presented to CWT staff | Bidders presented to CWT staff |
| Sep. 12, 2003 | Successful bids selected | Successful bids selected |
| 9/13 - 10/26 | Herd retirements completed | ------ |
| Oct. 1, 2003 | ------ | Milk reduction period begins |
Lara Worden , Area Specialized Agent
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