The American Farmland Trust (AFT) today honored Tom Hutson, a dairy farmer from DeLancey, NY, with their annual Steward of the Land award. Hutson received a check for $10,000 at a presentation on the steps of City Hall.
AFBF Pushing for Ag Exclusion in Air Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to exclude agriculture from new air quality standards governing coarse dust particles. The Agency is revising national air quality standards for both coarse and fine dust particles, and the American Farm Bureau Federation is strongly encouraging adoption of the ag exclusion. Submitting comments on the proposed rule, AFBF cited the lack of scientific justification … Read More
Jersey Breeders Have New Rep to Rely On
Iowa native Sarah Mullen is moving to the Buckeye State as the new Customer Service Coordinator for National All Jersey, Inc.
National Dairy Shrine Wants You!
While at Spring Dairy Expo over the weekend, I met a gentleman named Maurice Core. Maurice is the Executive Director of the National Dairy Shrine.
National Farmers Union Asks for Stronger Dairy Support Program
At its 105th Annual Convention in Denver last week, the National Farmers Union delegates pushed for more robust dairy support programs. Citing the impact to the family farmer, NFU criticized attempts by the administration to cut farm support programs, saying now is not the time to cut the farm safety net.