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Panel hears warnings on dairy decline, considers tax credits and pricing fixes
Summary
At a recent meeting of an agriculture commission, members heard that Vermont has lost hundreds of dairy farms and debated policy responses including tax credits, over-order pricing, and conservation funding gaps; staff were asked to compile examples for the next meeting.
At a meeting of the Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry commission, members heard that Vermont’s dairy sector is facing mounting pressure and discussed several policy options to support farmers and processors. A committee member said the commission had been largely dormant but is now picking up cadence and reviewing options.
The committee member described participant roles and recent meeting leadership, adding that "Laura talked about the Dairy Business Innovation Center." Members noted the center’s funding model favors a small set of states and excludes some major dairy-producing regions, prompting questions about equity and…
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