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Passionate Calling half magician to understand, let alone predict their future value,” said Hershey. This year’s national average is $17 per hundredweight. Hershey ships at $5 below. To see a video documenting the perils of the economic conditions for farmers, click here. The price drop has threatened to put Hershey out of business. “We’ll have to run as tight as we can now to survive,” said Hershey. “I’m realistic about this. When my accountant runs the figures, I know the solutions to the problems we face aren’t going to lead me to any easy answer.” Hershey said conditions could get worse because the market has yet to bottom out. According to Hershey, the basement cost per hundredweight is $10. “That’s the national level. The government will support you at that level, but you’re still very much in the red,” said Hershey. With the economy, and low milk prices steamrolling the dairy business, Hershey has been forced to consider alternatives to get out of the red. He first contemplated selling the farm because he owns it outright. However, the idea of having to sell the $1.7 million estate for the equity did not appeal to him. He also didn’t want to rent out the facility Connect, learn and grow. Affect positive change in the community while helping your business do business better. Here’s your chance to be a part of a dynamic membership organization dedicated to making Yates County a great place to live, work and do business. Join Now! 6 | Connections | August 2009

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