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Dairy Task Force urges full funding for TIER, recommends processing and technical assistance investments
Summary
The Dairy Task Force presented a report urging full funding of Maine’s dairy stabilization program (TIER) at current cost‑of‑production levels and offering 11 recommendations to strengthen processing capacity, technical assistance and farm transfer supports.
The Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry heard a report from the Dairy Task Force summarizing findings and recommendations developed under LD 1274. Task force members recommended the Legislature fund the TIER dairy stabilization program at the full current cost‑of‑production level and establish a baseline funding allocation to reduce year‑to‑year volatility.
The task force presented 11 recommendations meant to support the long‑term sustainability and resiliency of Maine’s dairy sector. Key recommendations included: funding TIER at a level tied to current cost‑of‑production studies; establishing baseline program funding to reduce…
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