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{"DFF6BD53-ECBC-4967-9B4D-00E4C7081267":{"TotalRows":1,"uid":"DFF6BD53-ECBC-4967-9B4D-00E4C7081267","title":"Wyoming Dairy Cliff","summary":"Sheldon, New York","eventType":"chuck-around-ny","eventTypeLabel":"Chuck Around NY","date":"November 26, 2024","url":"about/chuck-around-new-york/wyoming-dairy-cliff","city":"Strykersville","county":"Wyoming","lat":42.74842834472656,"lng":-78.42047882080078,"description":"On November 26, 2024, standing at Breezyhill Dairy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed that the vital Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) Western NY dairy farmers rely on is in limbo as the program is set to expire, which could have farmers facing a “dairy cliff,’ – an outcome that could double wallop farmers and consumers.\r\nSchumer explained the DMC, which offers monthly price support payments from the feds to dairy farmers, will end in December and if no action is taken would lead to less support for our farmers, severe supply chain disruptions, and an increase in the price of milk. Schumer said it is imperative we protect this program to ensure Upstate New York dairy farmers have the support and safety net they need.\r\n“Wyoming County is the heart of Upstate New York’s dairy industry, as one of our top milk producing counties and with more dairy cows than anywhere in the state. But by the end of this year many could be looking over a ‘dairy cliff’ that threatens lifeline payments, puts the industry in limbo, and increases the price of milk,” said Senator Schumer. “The Dairy Margin Coverage Program is essential to support our farmers, like Breezyhill Dairy, and to keep the best quality milk made from New York farms flowing to families across America. Thanksgiving tables across the country this week will have dishes that are only possible because of our hardworking Upstate NY dairy farmers and we need to make sure they have the support they need to keep doing their amazing work. I helped enact the Dairy Margin Coverage Program in the 2018 Farm Bill and it is imperative we extend it before it expires at the end of this year. I will not stop fighting to ensure this critical program and safety net for our Upstate dairy farmers is protected.”"}}

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