DFA has a responsibility to the workers, farmers, and community members who have built and supported this facility for generations.
Peter Welch
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Peter Francis Welch is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Vermont's at-large congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Welch has focused on issues such as healthcare, agriculture, and climate change during his tenure in Congress. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at supporting Vermont's farmers and addressing the challenges posed by rising healthcare costs.
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August 22, 2026
This decision will have a devastating impact on your workers, their families, Vermont dairy farmers, and the entire St. Albans community.
— Peter Welch
Do the right thing. Reverse your decision to idle the St. Albans plant and creamery.
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