STILLWATER, N.Y. â The Biden administrationâs approach to the Farmers to Families Food Box Program could be a make-or-break proposition for struggling dairy producers.
High grain prices, a recent rise in fuel costs and increased labor expenses are all taking their toll as the price farms get for milk remains low.
âNobody is thinking itâs going to be a great year,â said Chris Koval, co-owner with his brother, Adam, of Koval Brothers Dairy in Saratoga County. âEverybodyâs belt is pretty tight.â
With 500 cows, this is the largest of the more than two dozen local farms that supply fresh milk to Stewartâs Shops, one of eastern New Yorkâs largest convenience store chains with more than 335 locations.
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