The National Milk Producers Federation says dairy producers continue to enroll in their animal care verification program. The organization says 45 percent of the nation’s milk production is now produced under the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program.
Voluntary and open to all producers, FARM is a national dairy animal care; third-party verified program designed to demonstrate dairy farmers’ commitment to outstanding animal care and a quality milk supply. Participating producers are provided comprehensive training materials and undergo an on-farm evaluation conducted by a trained veterinarian, extension educator, co-op field staff member, or other FARM-trained professional. Evaluators then provide a status report and, if necessary, recommendations for improvement.
The program was launched last September.
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