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CDIC's 2026 events schedule is here: CDIC_2026 2H Events Calendar_

2026 is full of exciting courses and events, covering everything from coffee beverages, fermented products, to cheesemaking and Dairy Industry best practices.

You can "SAVE THE DATES" and check back often for updates.  As dates, registration sites and course programs are developed, they will be listed on the right under Upcoming Events.  .

New Dairy Foods Manufacturing On-Line Certificate available in spanish from Oregon State University.

This 23-module series was created with input from dairy manufacturing professionals to provide plant-ready, credentialed training for team members at all levels - from new hires to supervisors.  It complements the English version previously launched, offered flexible training/specialization options, and bulk enrollment discounts are available to processors.  For more information, check the Pacific Coast CoalitionPCC E-Learning Hub

Dairy-Manufacturing-Flier-English Version

Dairy-Manufacturing-Flier-Spanish Version

January 2026:  Over $11 million in grant funding has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) to support dairy producers and businesses through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBi) initiative.  The allocation of $690,000 will strengthen small and mid-sized dairy businesses and university pilot plants in California, Oregon, and Washington - all served by the

The PCC-DBII is pleased to announce 15 more contracts to dairy processing businesses!  With this latest round, the total dollars awarded directly to dairy businesses has exceeded $13 million.  All eligible grant funds are out working in communicites and higher education institutions to develop new products, expand/retain jobs, and increase financial sustainability of businesses and milk sheds.