PRESS ROOM Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Pennsylvania Member Farms Receive Pennsylvania Agricultural Innovation Grants
Copy All TextLand O’Lakes, Inc. and Pennsylvania Member Farms Receive Pennsylvania Agricultural Innovation Grants
The Shapiro-Davis Administration announced $9.7 million in grants supporting 97 projects across the state.
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. — [September 9, 2026] — Land O’Lakes, Inc. today announced that a project at its Carlisle, Pennsylvania facility and several member-owners were selected as recipients of Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Innovation Grant Program, a state grant initiative designed to help agricultural businesses adopt new technology, improve efficiency, protect natural resources and support long-term growth.
The Shapiro-Davis Administration announced $9.7 million in grants supporting 97 projects across the state, leveraging $4.8 million in matching investments from farms and agricultural businesses. The program’s second round builds on Pennsylvania’s continued investment in agricultural innovation and competitiveness.
At Land O’Lakes’ Carlisle facility, grant funding will support the investment in a new butter churn, designed to improve capacity and operational efficiency.
“This investment helps to strengthen the future of dairy in Pennsylvania,” said Heather Anfang, EVP and President of Dairy Foods at Land O’Lakes, Inc. “Our Carlisle facility plays a vital role in balancing and processing milk for Pennsylvania dairy farmers, and modernizing this operation helps create a more efficient, resilient and competitive dairy supply chain for our member-owners, employees, customers and communities.”
The Carlisle facility processes approximately about 4.5 million pounds per day, and is one of the largest milk receiving facilities in Pennsylvania. The facility employs approximately 250 people and operates around the clock, balancing milk for many Pennsylvania dairy farmers and supporting a dependable market for milk produced in the region.
Land O’Lakes has nearly 700 dairy member-owners in Pennsylvania, producing 2.7 billion pounds of milk annually. Investments like this support local dairy farmers, local processing, and a stronger future for Pennsylvania's dairy industry.
The Shapiro-Davis Administration announced $9.7 million in grants supporting 97 projects across the state, leveraging $4.8 million in matching investments from farms and agricultural businesses. The program’s second round builds on Pennsylvania’s continued investment in agricultural innovation and competitiveness.
At Land O’Lakes’ Carlisle facility, grant funding will support the investment in a new butter churn, designed to improve capacity and operational efficiency.
“This investment helps to strengthen the future of dairy in Pennsylvania,” said Heather Anfang, EVP and President of Dairy Foods at Land O’Lakes, Inc. “Our Carlisle facility plays a vital role in balancing and processing milk for Pennsylvania dairy farmers, and modernizing this operation helps create a more efficient, resilient and competitive dairy supply chain for our member-owners, employees, customers and communities.”
The Carlisle facility processes approximately about 4.5 million pounds per day, and is one of the largest milk receiving facilities in Pennsylvania. The facility employs approximately 250 people and operates around the clock, balancing milk for many Pennsylvania dairy farmers and supporting a dependable market for milk produced in the region.
Land O’Lakes has nearly 700 dairy member-owners in Pennsylvania, producing 2.7 billion pounds of milk annually. Investments like this support local dairy farmers, local processing, and a stronger future for Pennsylvania's dairy industry.