There are three generally established sectors that drive the U.S. economy – the for-profit sector, the non-profit sector and government. Enter the "Fourth Sector," a realm in which for-profit companies attract investors interested in achieving some social good. Maine has its own examples of this so-called "social impact" investing, which, as Keith Shortall reports, still faces a number of hurdles.
These cows in Dexter were part of bold iniative back in 2009 to provide a second chance for Maine dairy farmers, and more specifically, organic dairy farmers.
"We're just waiting for MOO Milk to hit the shelves and let the consumer know that we are striving to have the best quality, the best tasting, organic milk out there," said Dexter dairy farmer Mark McKusick. McKusick and nine others got together after HP Hood stopped buying their organic milk products in 2009. They created their own brand, called Maine's Own Organic – or MOO – Milk.
"And it will be fresh and local," McKusick said. "It's not ultrapasteurized, so it will spoil in 10 days, so they need to buy it and drink it 'cause it's gonna be great."
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