Vermont dairy producers form new alliance to strengthen the voice of farming in Vermont
The alliance will work together with members, industry partners and state government officials to adopt regulations that won’t cripple the economic viability of the Vermont dairy industry.
Vermont dairy producers formed the Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance, Montpelier, Vt., created to increase the voice of dairy farming in both the regulatory and legislative arenas. The alliance will work together with members, industry partners and state government officials to adopt regulations that won’t cripple the economic viability of the Vermont dairy industry.
“Dairy farming has become increasingly difficult both financially and agriculturally. Milk pricing reflects a supply/demand balance of markets, both domestic and global, which at times fall below the cost of doing business. At the same time, Vermont farmers have been working to improve farm practices for cost efficiencies, productivity and concerns pertaining to environmental quality,” says Richard Hall, co-owner of Fairmont Farm, East Montpelier, Vt.