2021 NYS Dairy Producer Survey
Background In late 2021 a wave of organic dairy handlers terminated contracts with producers in the northeast including 92 in New York State (Tables 1 and 2). These terminations are […]
Category: Policy News
Certified and transitioning producers: Apply now for reimbursement from USDA
Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic […]
Soil health, farmland protection, and other NY state budget wins
On April 9, the New York State budget was finalized for the fiscal year 2023 and included $400 Million for the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), NY’s “dedicated source of funding […]
A win for Organic! USDA Finalizes Origin of Livestock Rule
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it has finalized the long-awaited Origin of Livestock rule, an important step forward in protecting organic dairy farmers’ livelihoods and the integrity of […]