On behalf of the 10,000 dairy farm families that I have the privilege to represent, I want to acknowledge how difficult this time is for everyone. Our prayers are especially with those families whose health has been affected by the coronavirus.
Our dairy farm families are committed to providing wholesome dairy products to feed our communities, especially during these challenging times.
While consumers are facing unprecedented changes, dairy farmers are affected as well.
With dramatic shifts in the distribution network, school and restaurant closures, the dairy supply chain has been disrupted.
Half of all the cheese that’s produced is normally consumed through restaurants, and about 7% of the milk that’s produced is used for in-school meals. And while school meals are still being provided to families, it’s not nearly as much as when school is in session.