The dairy compacts created under Peterson s bill will establish interstate commissions to supplement the price paid to dairy farmers above the federally mandated levels. The compacts would alleviate the market fluctuations that threaten the livelihood of Pennsylvania s dairy farmers and particularly the small family-owned farms. Peterson said without compacts, current market conditions are not favorable to small dairy farmers, which make up a significant portion of the industry. Compacts also prevent any individual facet of the industry from solely determining the price of fluid milk. Volatile fluctuations in milk prices make it difficult for dairy farmers to remain in business.
Interstate compacts provide a flooring so as to give the farmer some relief.
I am eager to continue working alongside state officials to help our important dairy industry, said Peterson.