Farmers, money, cows and water quality
For years, farmers have been punished by low milk prices. That hurts everyone, because farmers are central to Vermont’s economy and our way of life. We need local food. We need our lands in production. In other words, we need farmers to earn a fair price for milk.
By: Christopher Pearson
Source: The Bennington Banner
Link: http://www.benningtonbanner.com/stories/farmers-money-cows-and-water-quality,527468
Ben & Jerry's to improve pay and working conditions of dairy laborers
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s has committed to improving the pay and working conditions of laborers hired by its dairy suppliers, while also promising to raise the pay to the farmers who employ these laborers, according to Food Manufacturing.
By: Cathy Siegner
Source: FOOD DIVE
Ben & Jerry's Inks Deal to Improve Working Conditions for Migrant Dairy Workers
Polishing off that pint of Ben & Jerry’s just became a little more altruistic. By: Natasha Bach
Unilever shake-up unveiled: Spreads brands including Flora to be ditched, €5bn share buyback starts and dividend hiked
After the failed takeover attempt by Kraft Heinz, Unilever committed to shaking up its business with a strategic review. By Rebecca Smith
Call for new dairy model in Vermont sparks debate
A coalition that includes dairy farmers, academics, environmentalists and business owners is encouraging Gov.-elect Phil Scott to have Vermont develop its own dairy policy. In a letter, the group said it believes the federal policy hurts Vermont farmers. By Mike Polhamus.
Almond drink? Soy juice? Some lawmakers want to crack down on what can be sold as ‘milk.’,
Call it the war on milk, or perhaps the war on what’s not milk. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.