Feb 21st 2008, 06:48

Always Have Milk On The Shelves

Producing dairy products for commercial consumption is no easy task; getting these products pulled off the shelves due to contamination is even worse. Dairy farmers and manufacturers who’ve been asked to remove their products from the markets through no fault of their own can now be protected.

The ‘Dairy Indemnity Program’ sympathizes with these workers whose dairy products have been contaminated by traces of pesticides that have been approved by the Federal government for use.

To be considered eligible, you must be a dairy farmer or manufacturer whose milk or dairy product was removed by a public agency due to the presence of pesticide residue.

Documentation needed for application varies for both dairy farmer and manufacturer. For the farmer; notice about the removal of milk from the market, together with past marketing milk records to account for the amount of discounted milk, and any information and/or use of contaminating substance in the past 24 months; shall be issued. For the manufacturer; notice about market milk removal and enough data that will determine the product’s value are needed.

In the year 2000, seven dairy farmers in four States were able to claim $36,407 under the program; and in 2001, an estimated value of $450,000 was provided for both claiming farmer and manufacturer who took part in the Dairy Indemnity Program.

This same program is also running in Puerto Rico.

For other facts regarding these funds, visit www.fsa.usda.gov or call the USDA Farm Service Agency at 202-720-7641.

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