Connecticut dairy farmers are warning the industry could collapse without immediate state support as rising costs and low milk prices continue to squeeze operations. Farmers say they are not breaking even, citing higher fuel, feed and tax expenses while milk prices remain too low to cover costs. State lawmakers are now considering emergency funding of up to 20 million dollars to keep farms afloat, with Governor Ned Lamont also signaling possible relief. Officials say without quick action, many of the state’s remaining dairy farms could shut down as soon as this year.




