Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the country’s leading cooperatives based on milk volume, traveled to Washington, D.C., this week.
Farmers and staff members met with federal lawmakers and agency leaders to discuss current challenges facing the dairy community.
The farmers had the chance to speak directly with Congressional representatives and share their experiences to advance issues important to Edge dairy farmer members.
“Dairy farming and agriculture in the U.S. are continually changing and evolving,” Heidi Fischer, Edge president, said. “That’s why it’s crucial for us to make our voices heard and to inform policymakers about what’s happening at the farm level.”
Meetings focused on Edge’s policy priorities, which include:
“These policy priorities will foster a productive partnership between Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and the lawmakers,” Gefvert said. “Together, Edge’s goal is to strengthen the dairy community and promote sensible agricultural policies.”
For more information about Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and its advocacy efforts, visit www.edgedairy.com.
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