By A Mystery Man Writer
What if we told you that dairy farmers have been subsidizing your ice cream and half & half for decades? It’s true. On average, farmers are paid $1.45 per gallon for milk it costs them $2.00 to produce. The shortfall makes it impossible for them to break even or provide for their families – much less make a profit. With just a few exceptions, dairy farmers have not been getting paid what it costs them to care for their cows for years.
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Dairy Crisis - National Family Farm Coalition
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Milk from Family Dairies Act - National Family Farm Coalition
Wisconsin dairy farmers in financial crisis, more expected to close
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American Farmers Are in Crisis. Here's Why
Dairy Crisis - National Family Farm Coalition
Wisconsin dairy farms are failing as milk prices fall
America is Failing its Dairy Farmers
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2023 Farm Bill Platform - National Family Farm Coalition
Dairy Crisis - National Family Farm Coalition