2019 Minnesota Dairy Situation |
MN DAIRY – AN URGENT CALL TO ACTION
MN DAIRY SITUATION Minnesota dairy farm families are struggling. In fact, Minnesota lost 10.2 percent of dairy farms in the last year due to several factors, including:
Minnesota dairy farmers are no stranger to hard work; in fact, they embrace it rain or shine, 365 days a year. There are no days off when it comes to caring for dairy cows, the youngstock or their land!
Dairy farmers are skilled in managing through tough economic cycles, but the current situation is much worse and justifies some assistance from the state if we want to preserve this important economic sector in Minnesota.
A MODEST PROPOSAL Responding to the crisis facing Minnesota dairy farm families, the Minnesota Milk Producers Association (Minnesota Milk) is proposing a reasonable three-point plan to help mitigate the severe economic challenges facing our dairy farmers.
These measures will have a positive impact for our dairy farmers at a crucial moment, which is why Minnesota Milk respectfully requests the support of Governor Walz and the Minnesota House and Senate to ensure passage and final adoption of these measures prior to the adjournment of the 2019 legislative session.
Minnesota dairy farmers and the local businesses they support are depending on much needed relief this year. Minnesota loses if we lose another 10 percent of dairy farmers – the time to act is now.
MINNESOTA BENEFITS Minnesota has been a top dairy producing state for decades. The economic benefits of a strong dairy industry stretch beyond rural communities as several companies and thousands of Twin Cities jobs are also dependent on our dairy sector. When dairy succeeds, Minnesota wins.
There are several good reasons to support the Minnesota Milk Dairy Plan including:
Minnesota dairy farmers have persevered through several economic cycles in the past, but the situation has never been this dire. Please respond to this urgent call to action and vote to preserve and protect Minnesota’s dairy farm families.
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