Maine Dairy Association

USA

The Maine Dairy Association is a trade organization that supports and advocates for dairy farmers in Maine through representation, education, and promotion of the state’s dairy industry.

CCI Score

28.62

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Maine Dairy Association Criticizes Trump Tariffs and Immigration Policies

On March 28, 2025, the Maine Dairy Association, led by President Annie Watson, raised concerns over rising feed costs and the potential loss of immigrant labor due to Trump’s aggressive tariff and deportation measures, which are adversely affecting dairy farmers.

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Maine Dairy Association is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

MAR

28

2025

Maine Dairy Association Criticizes Trump Tariffs and Immigration Policies
50.00

On March 28, 2025, the Maine Dairy Association, led by President Annie Watson, raised concerns over rising feed costs and the potential loss of immigrant labor due to Trump’s aggressive tariff and deportation measures, which are adversely affecting dairy farmers.
APR

23

2024

Maine Dairy Association Supports Minimum Wage for Agricultural Workers
72.47

The Maine Dairy Association backed a proposal to set a minimum wage for agricultural workers, as reported in an AP article on April 23, 2024. The association’s support, including testimony from its vice president, highlighted the importance of fair labor practices and worker rights, countering the governor’s veto and signifying a commitment to ensuring farmworkers receive equal treatment.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 28

The association’s active support for a minimum wage for agricultural workers, demonstrated through public testimony and backing of the proposal, represents a strong commitment to labor rights and equitable treatment of workers. This stance, which aligns with anti-fascist and pro-worker values, is a positive indicator of ethical labor practices.

Maine governor vetoes bill to create a minimum wage for agricultural workers
APR

03

2024

Maine Dairy Association Champions Task Force for Dairy Farm Viability
54.06

Amidst economic strain on Maine’s dairy farms, the Maine Dairy Association’s leadership testified before a state agriculture committee, advocating for a 25% increase in dairy stabilization prices and supporting a new task force aimed at reversing the decline in dairy operations.
+60

Executive Political Engagement

March 28

The Maine Dairy Association has engaged in direct executive political engagement by testifying before a state committee and advocating for policy changes to support struggling dairy farmers. This proactive political activity promotes the welfare of marginalized agricultural workers and challenges government neglect, aligning with anti-authoritarian and pro-worker principles.

New task force aims to keep dairy farms viable in Maine
DEC

31

2023

Maine Dairy Association Lobbying Activity
-17.56

In 2023, the Maine Dairy Industry Association spent $40,000 on lobbying efforts, as revealed by OpenSecrets. This activity indicates an organized attempt to influence policy in favor of industry interests.
-20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 28

The association’s lobbying expenditure of $40,000 in 2023 demonstrates an active engagement in political influence that may undermine broad democratic accountability. From an anti-authoritarian perspective, even moderate lobbying that prioritizes industry interests over community and worker needs contributes negatively to the balance of democratic power.

Maine Dairy Industry Assn Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets
JAN

01

2023

Maine Dairy Association Spent $40,000 on Lobbying in 2023
-15.89

According to OpenSecrets, the Maine Dairy Industry Assn spent $40,000 on lobbying activities during 2023. This expenditure highlights the association’s active engagement in political influence on behalf of the dairy industry.
-20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 28

The association's $40,000 lobbying expenditure indicates an effort to shape policy in favor of industry interests. From an anti-authoritarian perspective, such use of political influence can undermine democratic accountability by prioritizing established commercial interests over broad public welfare.

Maine Dairy Industry Assn Lobbying Reports • OpenSecrets