A Wisconsin dairy farmer received a letter that didn’t cite any law, yet it could determine whether her milk continues to be picked up. This report looks at how “voluntary” sustainability programs are becoming tied to market access through contracts and procurement rules. Farmers are being asked to share detailed data on herds, feed, and energy use. The concern isn’t politics — it’s how private supply chains are quietly shaping
NO DATA. NO MILK. They Said It Was ‘Voluntary’ — Then Told Farmers They Couldn’t Sell Milk
