NFU Pushes Permanent Milk Program Support
The National Farmers Union urged Congress to make the special milk program permanent with progressive funding. NFU President Tony T Dechant testified before a Senate subcommittee, citing 1.5 billion pounds of fluid milk consumed in schools this year and 1.5 billion more in school lunch program products. He urged permanent status with funding increases tied to rising enrollments and asked for expansion to all eligible schools and institutions.