Michael Finley of E.Vassalboro, ME Boy, oh Boy!!! With all the press lately, you would think organic boy Spencer is the ONLY farmer in Maine.

Talk to some real 3rd or 4th generation MAINERS if you want to talk to a farmer.report abuse

Christine of Gloucester, MA Dairy farmers received milk prices substantially below their cost of production in 2006 and 2007, so a good crop year in 2008 was considered by many as critical to help them survive financially. Obviously that is not happening this summer and while the rain for many consumers is simply a nuisance for dairy farmers throughout the region it is creating concerns about their survival. That should alarm all of us because the 1800 plus dairy farmers in New England besides ensuring that we have fresh, local milk also provide one-million acres of working landscapes that include wetlands, wildlife habitats, viewscapes, areas for carbon sequestration, and the historic resources that make our area a special place to live and work. Farmers receive no compensation for providing these resources. In addition, IMPLAN studies show us that depending on the state each cow on these farms has an economic value of over $6,000 and $13,000 creating jobs and supporting other local businesses.

New England Family Dairy Farmers Cooperative hopes that consumers will appreciate the value of their local farms and that in the future will join with us in a program that will support them financially, so we can maintain this important resource.report abuse

GARY of LEWISTON, ME More misery to go with an already miserable economy.report abuse