Wisconsin Farmers Concerned About Government Programs Amid New Virus Outbreaks
Source: DairyNews.today
Wisconsin farmers are expressing concerns about signing up for support programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) amid an outbreak of avian flu.
Farmers worry that acknowledging the presence of the virus could negatively impact their businesses. In response, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack highlighted the importance of support programs for farmers dealing with the virus. This report comes from a DairyNews.today correspondent at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.
Many farmers in Wisconsin have voiced dissatisfaction with government programs, fearing that recognizing the virus could harm their business, especially in their relationships with processors. Authorities, however, emphasize the importance of support and compensation programs for agricultural producers affected by the virus outbreak. Secretary Vilsack stated that the government is working with processors to ensure that pasteurization is effective and that farmers are not at risk of losing clients. Additionally, there is a focus on funding biosecurity measures and compensating losses for affected producers.
Many farmers in Wisconsin have voiced dissatisfaction with government programs, fearing that recognizing the virus could harm their business, especially in their relationships with processors. Authorities, however, emphasize the importance of support and compensation programs for agricultural producers affected by the virus outbreak. Secretary Vilsack stated that the government is working with processors to ensure that pasteurization is effective and that farmers are not at risk of losing clients. Additionally, there is a focus on funding biosecurity measures and compensating losses for affected producers.
