Supporting Small Dairy Farmers: A Response from Senator Kerr, 1954-03-09

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 23

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_9_1_23_0017

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A group of small dairy farmers in Le Flore County, Oklahoma wrote to Senator Robert S. Kerr expressing concern about Secretary of Agriculture Benson's reduction of price supports for milk and butterfat from 90% to 75%. Senator Kerr responded by indicating his support for a bill that would limit downward adjustments of price supports for dairy products. He acknowledged the farmers' concerns and assured them that he was working towards a better solution.

Dates

1954-03-09

Creator

Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), 1896-1963 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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