MAINE PUBLIC • May 9, 2022
Milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other products from Maine’s family-owned dairy farms contribute about $570 million a year to the state’s economy. Learn how the dairy industry is faring in the face of challenges, from PFAS to pricing to changing demographics. Panelists: Julie-Marie Bickford, Maine Milk Commission; Sarah Littlefield, Maine Dairy Promotion Board; Jenni Tilton-Flood, dairy farmer in Clinton and director, United Dairy Industry Association. VIP Callers: Heath Miller, dairy farmer, Green Valle Farm in Newburgh and treasurer, Maine Dairy Industry Association; Dale Cole, former dairy farmer in Sidney and board president, Maine Dairy Industry Association; Katia Holmes, dairy farmer, Misty Brook Organic Farm in Albion.