As small and medium-sized dairies decline, remaining farmers face pressure to increase production, which brings new challenges.
Synopsis
As small and medium-sized dairies decline, remaining farmers face pressure to increase production, which brings new challenges.
Synopsis
In rural America, dairy farmers face challenges as larger operations dominate the market. Many small and medium-sized dairies have closed, leaving survivors to manage increasing production demands. Farmers report mounting pressures to expand their operations. With growth comes complex issues, such as high costs and diminishing returns. The 76-minute documentary "Milk Men," released in 2016, captures these struggles within the dairy industry amid changing global economics.
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Why Watch
- Meet farmers facing pressure to scale up their operations.
- Find out how global economics affect local dairies.
- See the real-life impact of dairy farming changes.
Did You Know
- Most small and medium-sized dairies have been eliminated due to global economics.
- Farmers are pressured to intensify production despite facing new problems.
- The film has a runtime of 76 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What challenges do surviving dairy farmers face?
Surviving farmers confront pressures to intensify production while facing new problems associated with scaling up their operations.
What has happened to small and medium-sized dairies?
The global economics of dairy farming has winnowed out most small and medium-sized dairies.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Milk Men'?
The documentary 'Milk Men' has a duration of 76 minutes.
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