FARM Program Solicits Feedback for Version 2028
August 4, 2026
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program began its open comment period on July 8 for proposed Version 2028 updates to gather and incorporate farmer and industry feedback. In addition to the FARM Animal Care input, FARM Workforce Development proposed changes have been added to the open comment period to broaden the opportunity for farmer input.
All dairy industry stakeholders are invited to provide comments and concerns related to the proposed changes by Oct. 2. The program is hosting a webinar Aug. 7 to walk through the proposed updates and explain how dairy farmers and other industry stakeholders can submit feedback. Click here to view the proposed updates and complete the survey. NMPF’s Animal Health and Wellbeing Committee will review the survey feedback and submit proposed recommendations to NMPF’s Board of Directors next March. The FARM Workforce Development Task Force will make recommendations to the NMPF Executive Committee and NMPF’s Board of Directors, which will provide final approval on proposed recommendations.
Once approved, Version 2028 for FARM Animal Care and Workforce Development will take effect Jan. 1, 2028.
Visit the FARM Program website for more information on Version 2028 development.
