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Financial Partner
Read the latest issue of Financial Partner, What They've Built: Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer
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2025 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary and Mid-Year Outlook
The most comprehensive economic analysis of the region’s dairy industry along with a mid-year outlook.
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2026 Customer Appreciation Events
As a cooperative, our customers are at the core of everything we do. We hope you'll join us at an event this summer to show our appreciation.

Latest News & Blog

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Today's Harvest Blog

Back in July 2025, we provided some insights into the new 20% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) that Connecticut Farmers can take advantage of starting in 2026. Recently, the state put out some additional guidance on the credit. Today’s blog will review the overall credit and the additional guidance so that farmers can plan for the new changes.

August 31, 2026

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  • Deep agricultural expertise.

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  • Customer-owned and mission driven

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  • Capacity to serve your needs.

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  • Supporting the future of agriculture.

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Industry Trends & Education

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Reports

Wildfire smoke darkened skies across the Northeast for at least three consecutive days this July. Orange clouds were evidence of fires raging thousands of miles away in Ontario, Canada and northern Minnesota. While the duration and impact of wildfires have historically been concentrated in the Western United States, the issue is becoming a more frequent concern on the east coast. What impact does sustained wildfire smoke have on agriculture in our region?

August 7, 2026

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