Financing the Future of Your Dairy

Improving the efficiency of your dairy is no small task. Whether it’s a single-asset project, or a large capital investment, DFA Financing, provided by Agri-Max Financial Services, is here to help you ensure your dairy is sustainable for the next generation.

Program features:

  • Designed for efficiency or technological improvements — large and small 

  • Up to 1% reduced interest rate

  • Partnerships with DFA Farm Supplies, DFA Energy and Dairy One for products, services and consultations

Eligible Technology & Efficiency Improvements

BARN EQUIPMENT:

Automatic calf feeders
Automatic feeders
Automatic waterers
Camera systems
Curtains
Fans
Lighting
Manure scrapers
Ventilation
Water heaters

COW COMFORT:

Cow management systems
Robotic systems
Calving sensors
Cow brushes

MILKING EQUIPMENT:

Automatic cow prepping system
Automatic take-offs
Bulk tanks
Milk house equipment
On-farm milk analyzing equipment
Robotic milking system
Updated milking machines

RENEWABLE ENERGY:

Solar panels
Biodigester
Wind turbine
Anaerobic digester

Eligible Sustainability improvements


DFA Financing's technology and efficiency program supports the implementation of regenerative ag and water efficiency practices. Qualified borrowers are eligible for a reduced interest rate on equipment and technology that support their sustainability strategy.

REGENERATIVE AG EQUIPMENT

No-till planter
Inter-row cover crop seeder
Roller crimper
Strip tiller
Manure injector
 

IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY

Subsurface and surface drip irrigation system
Soil moisture sensor system
Precision irrigation equipment/technology