This loan program is designed to assist dairy producers who are undertaking capital improvement projects to purchase milk cows that will result in a significant increase in Wisconsin's milk production. Loans provide near equity capital for increasing herd size. Commerce's participation is limited to no more than $500 for each cow added to the operation. The maximum award available under the MVP program is $1 million.

For more information and to download a grant application form, visit: http://commerce.wi.gov/BD/MT-FAX-0810.html