Dean Foods Canceled Contracts With About 100 Dairy Farmers In Eight States

Ninety days ago, Carilynn and Curtis Coombs got some unwelcome news.

The Smithfield, Kentucky, dairy farmers were losing their contract with Dean Foods. It came as a shock to the couple, the third generation working on Jericho Acres Dairy, which has been in the family for more than half a century. It's a small farm, but the foundation for some big dreams.

"It was all about continuing the family business, doing continuous improvements to our facilities, growing our herd to include better genetics, better cows," said Carilynn.

Those dreams were disrupted by the letter from Dean Foods, which buys all their milk.

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