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Organic Dairies Watch the Good Times Turn Bad
New York Times writer Katie Zezima delves into the waning profit margins of organic dairies in this Recession.

"While most conventional farmers are accustomed to withstanding price volatility, 'organic hasn’t weathered this kind of storm,' said Mr. Allbee, the state’s agriculture secretary. Farmers are finding that organic food is not for every consumer, he said, 'and doesn’t guarantee that you will have a market forever.'"

"Some farmers are considering selling their organic milk on the conventional market just to make some quick money. Others are looking to sell raw, or unpasteurized, milk directly to the public. The Vermont House of Representatives passed a bill this month to increase the amount of raw milk a farmer can sell that way."
 
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