We proudly stand with the Organic Trade Association and other advocates in sending a powerful message to USDA Secretary Vilsack. Together, we are championing the future of organic farming! Read more about the letter below 👇🏼 #organicfarming #policy #familyfarms
Today, the Organic Trade Association was joined by twenty other organizations in a letter sent to USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack to encourage continued support for organic dairy farmers through the Organic Dairy Market Assistance Program (ODMAP). The USDA’s $104 million commitment and initial payments were a good start. However, according to USDA’s own data, we’ve lost 18% of US organic dairies since feedstuff price volatility occurred in 2021, and we urgently need to get the remaining funds to farmers. Our letter urges the USDA to prioritize this matter and fulfill the promise of further support. We are ready to work alongside the administration to ensure that organic dairy farmers receive the assistance they need to thrive. Read our letter and get updates here: https://bit.ly/4edm5Vw