Dollars & Sense: Policy and Politics

By MILK Guest Editor

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November 19, 2020 08:23 PM

Follow the links below to read the extended versions of Dollars and Sense from Dairy Today.

Politics In Our Pocketbook
	Donald Van Hofwegen Stanfield, Ariz. Donald and Ingrid Van Hofwegen milk 2,700 Holsteins in Stanfield, Ariz.

Taking A Political Stand
	Carlson Dairy, LLP (Curtney & Louise Carlson, Chad & Kindra Carlson, Carl & Kellie Carlson) Willmar, Minn. The Carlsons milk 950 cows on a 120-year-old family farm.

A Chance to Change the System
	Glenn Gorrell East Smithfield, Pa. Gorrell Dairy LLC is home to 670 cows and 610 heifers.

Should We Just Move To Canada?
	Jeremy Visser Sumas, Wash. Visser milks 3,200 Jerseys and Holsteins near the Canadian border.

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