A new partnership between American Farmland Trust and dairy processor Chobani aims to build public support for dairy farmers.
Ten cents from every four-pack sold of Chobani’s new Farmer Batch Milk and Cookies flavored Greek yogurt will be donated to American Farmland Trust. David Haight, Vice President of Programs with AFT tells Brownfield they will use the proceeds to offer micro-grants to dairy farm families.
“To help develop farm business plans, farm transfer or succession plans, plans for permanently protecting their farm real-estate development or to generate renewable energy and adopt climate smart farming practices.”
He says as farmers face challenges like low milk prices, both parties want to boost support for American dairies and let consumers know….
