Governor Mills Statement on Danone North America Extending Support for Maine Organic Dairy Farmers

Statement

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on Danone North America's "four part Northeast organic dairy transition plan." The new plan comes in response to pressure from Governor Mills and officials who urged the company to provide financial support and other resources to organic dairy farms hurt by its sudden August 2021 decision not to renew milk contracts.

"This is a modest but welcome development in a still very difficult situation for the families of our impacted dairy farms who are worried about their future," said Governor Janet Mills. "While I appreciate the company's extended support of our hardworking dairy farmers, I know there are still many challenges ahead as a result of Danone's decision not to renew its contracts. We will continue to work closely with Maine dairy farmers and our other partners to develop long-term solutions to our infrastructure issues that will help us stabilize this industry and secure its future in Maine."

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