Rhody Fresh to receive $150,000 federal grant

TIVERTON, R.I. -- The Rhode Island Dairy Farms Cooperative, which produces Rhody Fresh Milk, will receive a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed announced the grant Monday.

Rhody Fresh will use the money to bolster its marketing campaign and promote new products, such as locally-made cheese.

The Rhode Island Dairy Farms Cooperative was formed in 2004 by a group of five dairy farmers. It has since grown to eight dairy farms throughout the state.