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Rhode Island Bill Would Legalize Raw Milk Sales; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

The legislation would amend statutes governing the production and sale of milk to legalize the retail sale of raw milk. Under the proposed law, raw milk could be sold in the state subject to the same regulations and permitting requirements as pasteurized milk.

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North Dakota House Passes Bill to Expand Raw Milk Sales in the State

The legislation would legalize the sale of raw milk by North Dakota dairy farms directly to consumers for personal consumption. Such sales would be required to take place at the location of the dairy farm and be restricted to individual consumers – sales to wholesalers and retail stores would remain prohibited.

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To the Governor: Wyoming Passes Bill to Expand Food Freedom, Undermine Federal Regulatory Scheme

Expanding the market for eggs and dairy could provide some relief for Wyoming residents struggling to deal with price inflation. The price of both eggs and milk has increased precipitously over the last year. Opening up the market to more producers and sellers could help the people of Wyoming to get some relief from the money-printing frenzy of recent years.

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Hawaii Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Limited Raw Milk Sales; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

Under the proposed law, milk producers could legally sell raw milk and raw milk products directly to consumers subject to rules adopted by an oversight board. Sales would be limited to farms or facilities with no more than 10 milk-bearing cows, The law would also implement labeling standards for raw milk.

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Iowa Senate Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Limited Raw Milk Sales

The legislation would allow a raw milk producer to process, market, and distribute raw milk and raw milk products directly to a consumer from the dairy. SF315 also creates regulatory guidelines for the sale of raw milk and raw milk products.

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Idaho Senate Passes Bill to Expand Raw Milk Sales in the State

the Idaho Senate passed a bill that would lift some restrictions on herd share agreements for the distribution of raw milk in the state. Passage into law would take a small step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in practice and effect.

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Minnesota Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales Despite Federal Prohibition Scheme

The legislation would allow registered producers with fewer than 12 mature cows, or 60 mature goats or sheep, to sell raw milk and raw milk products directly to the consumer from a home, a community event or farmers’ market, a retail store, to a restaurant to be served to customers, or through a donation to a community event.

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Washington Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales, Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

The legislation would exempt small farms and places where raw milk is not advertised as for sale, from a list of regulations applying to other raw milk sales – as long as they meet specific sanitary requirements. Consumers would be allowed to purchase raw milk directly from the farm, without being subject to the larger market regulatory process.

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Hawaii Bill Would Legalize Limited Raw Milk Sales; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

Under the proposed law, milk producers could legally sell raw milk and raw milk products directly to consumers subject to rules adopted by an oversight board. Sales would be limited to farms or facilities with no more than 10 milk-bearing cows, The law would also implement labeling standards for raw milk.

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Wyoming Senate Passes Bill to Expand Food Freedom, Undermine the Federal Regulatory Scheme

On Wednesday, the Wyoming Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill that would further increase food freedom in the state and potentially alleviate some of the recent price inflation on eggs and dairy.

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