Overview
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Direct Diversion Processing Program is an option for all SFAs participating in the USDA Foods Program. Any approved USDA National Processor can apply to participate. Processing in Wisconsin incudes the Direct Diversion Program, Cheese Rebate Program, and State Processing Program. Review the "How to Participate" section below for more information.
Approved processors should use this page to manage the annual timeline and tasks, including annual application, submitting transfer requests and the Monthly Performance Report (MPR). The List of Approved Processors and the SFAs' annual bulk pound commitments will also be housed on this page. See below for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact dpidirectdiversion@dpi.wi.gov .
- How to Participate
- Transfer Request
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To "Request a Transfer" of Pounds for the Direct Diversion Program, SFAs should connect with the Processor and/or Broker to discuss options, availability of pounds, and send an email request to dpidirectdiversion@dpi.wi.gov.
Once the request is submitted to DPI USDA Foods Team, we will review and approve, modify, or deny the request based on available pounds and the circumstances of each request. SFAs who originally allocated pounds to a Processor can request a transfer after October 1. SFAs who did not originally allocate pounds to a Processor can request a transfer after November 1.
- Bulk Pound Commitment Reports
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List of Approved Processors
Includes USDA Product Codes and Descriptions, the Value-Pass-Through method each Processor allows, and Processor/Broker Contact Information.