DFA Accelerator Program

An immersive program designed to grow ag-tech startup businesses through mentoring and educational programming.

Mission: To help dairy startups grow their businesses and develop innovative technologies, tools, and processes that benefit the dairy industry and DFA's farmer-owners.

Program Focus

• Ag-tech applications in the dairy industry
• Agricultural technology startups
• Innovation and business development support

What DFA Provides

• Mentoring from DFA professionals
• Educational programming
• Business growth support
• Ongoing partnerships often extending beyond the program period
• Access to DFA's network of 9,500 farmer-owners

Geographic Scope

• United States (DFA-based)

Important Status Note

The application period for 2025 has closed. The program is accepting inquiries for future cohorts.

Eligibility

• Companies with ag-tech applications in the dairy industry
• Early-stage and growth-stage startups

Recent Participants (2017-2023)

Program has supported 23+ startups including:

• Rogue Cattle Co. (methane monitoring)
• Zero Tolerance (electrical issue solutions)
• Leaftech Ag (crop scanning technology)
• Bankbarn (agricultural lending platform)
• Metha.ai (methane emission reduction)
• OptaHaul (route optimization)
• SomaDetect (milk quality measurement)
• HerdDogg (animal health monitoring)
• And many others in dairy innovation

Application Process

Current Status: The application period for 2025 has closed.

How to Inquire:

1. Email colab@dfamilk.com to express interest
2. Ask about upcoming application periods and program opportunities
3. Inquire about timeline for next cohort

What to Include in Inquiry:

• Company information
• Ag-tech focus area
• Brief description of innovation/technology
• Contact information

Note: Detailed application requirements, specific forms, and narrative prompts are not provided. Applicants should contact DFA directly at colab@dfamilk.com for complete application instructions and timeline for future program cycles.