It is currently illegal for the sale or transfer of raw milk in Montana. The State has even harassed herd shares, where people jointly own animals…
Action Alert (Iowa): Call to Support Raw Milk
We need your help to legalize direct farm-to-consumer sales of raw milk in Iowa! HSB 131 and SF 77 (The Milk Bill) would legalize sales of…
Action Alert (Texas): Raw Milk and Permit Fee Bills – Hearing on Wednesday, February 27
Two important bills will have a hearing before the Texas House Public Health Committee this Wednesday, February 27. The first bill, HB 46, would allow licensed…
Press Release: Texas Legislators Focus on Local Farms and Food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Texas Legislators Focus on Local Farms and Food Raw Milk Gains Attention in Wake of Farmer’s Suspension AUSTIN, Texas – February 13,…
Action Alert (Texas): Raw Milk Drop Point Busted – Help Us Change the Law!
Although Texas farmers can get a license to sell raw milk, state regulations limit the sales to “on farm” only. The state agency’s position is that…
2013 Texas Legislature: Local Farm and Food Bills
The Texas Legislature is considering several bills to support local farmers and remove some of the barriers for local food systems. Below is a brief description…
Action Alert (Texas): Expand Local Food Access!
Current Texas law allows for the direct sale of raw milk and home-produced foods, but both laws have stringent limitations that have limited consumer access to…
Raw Milk is Held to Same or Higher Standards as Pasteurized Milk
Grade A licensed raw milk meets or exceeds all regulatory standards for pasteurized milk. Below are some highlights of the existing regulations for raw milk that…
Improving Legal Access to Raw Milk Will Not Increase Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
One argument that has been raised against legalizing raw milk (read about HB 46 in Texas) is that, in essence: “If you make it easier to…
Raw Milk Is Not a High-Risk Food
Industry and medical groups have claimed that raw milk is dangerous, but the data contradicts their claims. Any food can be the source of foodborne illness…