Ben & Jerry's, advocacy group: Farm worker program a success
Ben & Jerry's signed the "Milk with Dignity" agreement in October, believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S. dairy industry.
The company pays a premium to participating farmers who agree to adhere to certain labor and housing standards, including meeting Vermont's minimum wage, offering five paid sick days and five paid vacation days a year.
The company says 72 farms in the Northeast have enrolled in the program, and over 300 farm workers and farmers have participated in education sessions.
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