Many dairy farmers are giving thanks for surviving another year and hoping to make it through next year. Recovery from 2009 has eluded many and with lending getting harder and harder 2011 promises to be another tough year for many. Here in Lancaster County many are wondering what new environmental regulations 2011 will bring and how they will financially deal with what is expected of them. Changes have already come to many dairies in 2010 when EPA began inspections of farms in target watersheds. There are more watersheds on the list to investigate and even those farmers not in these priority watersheds will face increased enforcement of current laws and potentially new laws. However, dairy farmers are some of the most adaptable group of professionals and they will find a way to persevere and continue doing what they love. So this Christmas while you are enjoying eggnog and cookies think of the dairy farmers that are out there milking and caring for their cows so that you can sit back in your warm house and enjoy the holiday.
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