"We've heard a lot nationally about rebuilding the middle class," said Boyd. "That starts with education, and with taking the long view on homegrown talent. That's what the new Monument offers.”
May marked the 42nd consecutive month that Northeast farms have earned less for their milk than it costs to produce it. That’s 42 straight months of operating at a loss. The New England dairy farmer may well be an endangered species.
To battle the volatility of milk pricing, the Turners have turned to a number of strategies. Carla and Paul have the sugaring operation, which provides an additional livelihood for them.
