The O DAIRY Act of 2023 provides comprehensive support to organic dairy farmers and processors facing economic challenges. The bill expands emergency disaster assistance to cover organic dairy farmers' losses from increased feed and input costs, establishes new data collection systems to track organic milk production costs and prices, and requires the Department of Agriculture to develop specialized safety net programs tailored to organic dairy operations. The legislation also funds infrastructure investments in regional organic dairy processing facilities and creates regional market specialist positions to research and promote organic dairy markets. The bill authorizes $25 million annually from 2024 through 2028 for these infrastructure and research initiatives, with various implementation deadlines ranging from 90 days to two years after enactment, and prioritizes support for small dairy operations throughout its programs.
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