Arizona Dairy Farmers Impacted by COVID-19. Governor Ducey Requests Exports Assistance

Arizona Dairy Farmers Impacted by COVID-19. Governor Ducey Requests Exports Assistance

Posted by Danielle Beserra on 2 April 2020

Tags: diary farmers, arizona, mexico, covid-19, rental, heavy equipment, maintenance, parts

  On April 1, 2020, Governor Doug Ducey made a request to U.S. Secretary of State and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary to assist Arizona’s dairy farmers by finding solutions to remove barriers and allow important dairy exports from Arizona to Mexico. Ducey stated, "I respectfully request your assistance in working with the Mexican government to ensure that this flow of dairy products from Arizona producers to Mexican consumers can continue.” 

Due to the current health crisis, the Mexican Ministry of Health announced it would cease administrative operations, halting the export of dairy products across the border from Arizona to Mexico. This decision quickly impacted Arizona dairy farmers and will only worsen if a temporary solution is not implemented. In his letter Ducey noted, " The dairy industry in Arizona is a crucial part of our local food supply, our export market, and Arizona agricultural sector. Unfortunately, the overseas markets for exported milk have fallen dramatically recently." 

At Bingham Equipment we are working to keep you working, as we navigate through these unprecedented times together. Together we accomplish more – more for our communities and more for our country. Your work in our community is essential to a thriving world. We will remain open as we have been identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as " Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers." The safety and well-being of our employees and customers is our top priority. We will continue to do our part to limit the further spread of the Coronavirus. Some steps we have taken include: 

- If you feel comfortable coming in, please know our entire dealership staff is practicing social distancing with your health in mind.

- We are maintaining a safe and clean facility.

-We can bring our business to you for demos, deliveries, service calls.

- We are offering equipment and parts purchases on our website or over the phone.

- We can pick up and deliver equipment for all your service needs.

-Schedule a video call with our sales team to see the equipment. 

-You can call us at 888.969.5516 or stop by during our normal business hours.

We’re here to serve you. 

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View a PDF of the letter to HHS