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  • Dairy farmers are in the crosshairs with serious concerns and questions

    Dairy farmers are in the crosshairs with serious concerns and questions

    The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program is asking dairy producers and other industry stakeholders to weigh in on proposed changes to the Animal Care and Workforce Development programs before Version 2028 standards are finalized.


  • Amy Ocker crowned Franklin County Dairy Princess

    Amy Ocker crowned Franklin County Dairy Princess

    Amy Ocker, 17, of Chambersburg, was crowned the 2026-2027 Franklin County Dairy Princess during the 59th annual pageant held recently at Chambersburg Mennonite Church. Amy will be promoting the local dairy industry for the coming year and represent Franklin County during the state pageant in September.


  • Three governments, one food system?

    Three governments, one food system?

    The United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade pact is entering a new round of negotiations that are heating up at a time when one of the principal ag negotiators behind the original agreement says U.S.-Canada cross-border integration makes “real trade” harder to define.


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