Peter Welch: “It is absolutely essential, as you know and I think many of us here know, that rural America is getting written off if…”

But for most of the country, including Vermont, it’s invisible. Life goes on.

We urge the Department to resume its vigorous defense of the NFA and fulfill the promises you made to defend the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress and keep Americans safe.

DFA has a responsibility to the workers, farmers, and community members who have built and supported this facility for generations.

Do the right thing. Reverse your decision to idle the St. Albans plant and creamery.