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Bringing Back Local Milk, Ice Cream, and Cheese

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Meanwhile, the perishability of dairy’s main product exposes the industry to supply chain disruptions. Ultimately, maintaining a diversity of production practices and locations bolsters resilience within the industry, Nicholson says, making it less vulnerable to disruptions in regional supply chains and climate-related issues.

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These State Lawmakers Are Collaborating on Policies that Support Regenerative Agriculture

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That proposition has been markedly influenced by similar state policies including California’s Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through pasture-based manure management. As a result, smaller producers often face greater hurdles in adopting any practices that sit outside the mainstream.