Dairy Farmer Group Commends House Judiciary Committee For Moving AG Act Forward

Oct 27, 2017

The Dairy Business Milk Marketing Cooperative, which represents about 800 dairy farmers throughout the Midwest, issued the following statement in response to the House Judiciary Committee’s advancement of the Agricultural Guestworker (AG) Act (H.R. 4092) on Wednesday. It is unclear when the bill may be considered by the full House:

“The deepening dairy farm worker shortage is a very real problem – one that poses a major threat to our farms, the host of businesses connected to dairy and a vital part of food production in America.

“Moving this bill forward, although it’s still a work in progress, provides the best opportunity in years for finding a comprehensive solution that includes access to the dependable year-round labor force that dairy farmers need.

“We commend Chairman Goodlatte for his leadership in introducing the bill and the committee members who thoughtfully considered it.

“DBMMC looks forward to remaining engaged in this process and will continue to provide lawmakers with input as the AG Act moves forward.”

Source: dbmmc

Video: Early Fall Colors | Scenic Ontario Road Trip!

All adventures must come to an end, but not without one more journey! Join The Wandering Shepherds as we say farewell to our cozy Calabogie cottage and take the scenic road trip home to Ewetopia Farms. Our first stop was a breathtaking hydroelectric generating station, framed by cliffs, rushing water, and brilliant fall leaves that seemed to have changed overnight. From there, we meandered along winding backroads through lakes and hills, soaking in the spectacular autumn scenery. This year, the colors seemed to arrive earlier than usual—perhaps due to the summer’s drought? Whatever the reason, it was an unforgettable display of Ontario’s fall beauty. Finally, our holiday drew to a close as we pulled back into Ewetopia Farms, ready to return to the sheep and our daily vlogs. But this trip reminded us how important it is to pause, explore, and appreciate the simple beauty around us.