It’s time to caucus about dairy according to a release we received today from Congressman Collin Peterson (MN 7th Dist.).
A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers representing dairy producing regions across the country today announced the formation of the first Congressional Dairy Farmer Caucus. The new caucus will focus on developing and promoting policy issues that are in the best interest of a healthy national dairy industry.
“Dairy farmers in the United States produce the milk and dairy products that ensure the health and nutritional well-being of Americans, but they face unique challenges in delivering these vital products,” Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Collin C. Peterson said. “The Caucus will help ensure that Congress keeps an appropriate focus on developing and encouraging policies that promote a successful dairy industry.”
The caucus will help Members of Congress to work together to address emerging issues of importance to dairy producers and consumers, a goal that will be particularly important as Congress begins to write the next Farm Bill.
The caucus will be co-chaired by Representatives Devin Nunes (R-CA), Collin C. Peterson (D-MN), Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Randy Kuhl (R-NY) and Senators Arlen Specter (R-PA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).