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LSP: Policy That Supports a Bright Future for Dairy Farming Will Require Control of Mega-Operations

Public Has Until Oct. 1 to Speak Out on Socioeconomic Impacts of Flooding the Market With CAFO Milk

MORRIS, Minn. — Any public policy related to creating a positive future for dairy farming must include strong provisions for controlling the rampant growth of mega-operations in the region while instituting market reforms, argues the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) in official comments submitted to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) today. From now until Oct.…  Read More →

Stand Up for Family Dairy Farms Before Oct. 1

MDA is Asking for Public Input on the Socioeconomic Impacts of Mega-Dairies

Dairy farmers know better than anyone what it takes to keep a farm going through low prices, tight margins, long days, and decisions made far from the barn. Right now, Minnesota has a chance to speak up about what mega-dairies mean for family farms, rural communities, and the future of dairying in this state —…  Read More →