by Pat Malin
FABIUS, NY — Progress could be the middle name of Trinder Farm LLC.
In just the past five years, the Trinder Farm has arguably undergone more significant changes than in the previous 35 years since Tom Trinder bought the family farm.
Trinder and his management team, consisting of herdswoman Nancy Wood and night manager Brian McKallip, along with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County, hosted an open house on May 22 to show off the unique setup of this organic Dairy of Distinction.
Trinder purchased the farm in 1978, a few years after his father, Glenn, had sold it. The elder Trinder bought the farm in 1952 and milked just 75 cows. In 1965, Tom Trinder decided to go to a free stall operation. In 2002, Trinder began pasture grazing and in 2006, converted every acre of corn into pasture and hay for 200-plus cows. Continue reading
Senate approves Farm Bill containing dairy policy reform Dairy Security Act key feature of new measure
ARLINGTON, VA — For the second time in a year, the Senate has approved a comprehensive farm bill containing the dairy policy reforms backed by the National Milk Producers Federation. The Senate passed the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 by a vote of 66-27 on June 10.
The measure contains the Dairy Security Act backed by NMPF and its farmer members, which creates a more effective safety net for dairy producers. Continue reading
Senate Farm Bill fuels economic growth and energy independence, RFA presses House to consider similar programs
Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), commented on the 2013 Farm Bill as it moves from Senate approval to consideration by the House of Representatives.
“It has been a long process, but a very worthwhile one. After much thoughtful dialogue, the Senate passed a Farm Bill that is forward-looking and positive for America’s renewable fuels industry. We believe the House, like the Senate, will also recognize the job-creating, value-added economic Continue reading
Peterson statement: Senate Farm Bill passage
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 10, U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-MN, made the following statement after the U.S. Senate approved S. 954, the 2013 Farm Bill.
“Today’s Senate vote brings us one step closer to having a new, five-year farm bill in place this year. Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran did an excellent job and I applaud their leadership. Continue reading