Tag: dairy farmers
Dairy Farmers to Give Away Free Milk in Boston
Dairy farmers across the country have been forced to dump milk they can’t sell into their fields – an awful waste of their hard work, and of valuable food. But […]
Massachusetts Local Food System: Virtual Forum
A message from MA Food System Collaborative Director Winton Pitcoff: Hello, MA local food system leaders. Response to the March 18 Virtual Forum about the Massachusetts Local Food System’s response […]
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17th
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced on June 13th that signup begins June 17th for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, the cornerstone program of the dairy safety […]
Farm Credit East Hosts Webinar on Dairy Farm Financial Report
ENFIELD, CONN., APRIL 24, 2019 — Farm Credit East will host a webinar to discuss 2018 Northeast dairy farm results and the current dairy situation. Dairy farmers and other interested […]
Dairy Gets a Lifeline in 2018 Farm Bill
By: Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation President The last few years have been tough for dairy farmers. Or maybe I should say even tougher, since the ups and downs […]
USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
Bipartisan Budget Act Makes Substantial Program Changes Washington—U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is encouraging dairy producers to consider enrolling in the new and improved Margin Protection Program for Dairy […]
Farm Credit East Notes Dairy Situation in Letter to Congress
As Congress moves closer to deliberations on a new Farm Bill, Farm Credit East urges members of the Northeast Congressional delegation to continue strong support for USDA loan guarantees, as […]
News release: What will 2018 bring for the Northeast Dairy Industry?
ENFIELD, CONN., TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018 — After three years of tight margins, all eyes are on 2018. What will the coming year bring? Find out during Farm Credit East’s 2018 dairy […]
Forgotten Farms screening
Forgotten Farms examines class divides in our farm and food communities. Most people buy their food in supermarkets and don’t have a chance to meet their farmer, as the bumper sticker […]
Forgotten Farms screening
Forgotten Farms examines class divides in our farm and food communities. Most people buy their food in supermarkets and don’t have a chance to meet their farmer, as the bumper sticker […]
