Raw Milk
The terms "real milk," "farm fresh milk," and "raw milk" are all used to refer to milk that has not been heated in the pasteurization process. But the terms encompass much more! Both farmers and consumers generally use these terms to refer to milk that has not been pasteurized AND:
Grade A Farm Fresh Raw Milk
- has intact cream particles. In other words, it hasn't been homogenized, and the cream rises to the top. You can see how much (or how little) cream is in your milk!
- is from cows and goats raised on pasture, whether they are 100% grass-fed or supplemented with grain.
- is from family farmers, not factory farms.
Good news for raw milk in Texas!
Published May 14, 2021 After years of hard work, we now have revised rules for raw milk producers in Texas that open new opportunities for farmers,…
Read MoreTexas Raw Milk
Want to know if there’s a raw milk dairy near you? FARFA provides a list of all licensed Grade A dairies in Texas, with data…
Read MoreFARFA’s comments on Texas’ proposed raw milk rules
Published January 11, 2021 In response to the Texas Department of State Health Services’ proposed new rules for the sale of raw milk in…
Read MoreGood news (mostly) for raw milk in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has published proposed rules for raw milk that make important improvements to the current rules! For those who…
Read MoreNew rules proposed for Texas raw milk
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has drafted new rules for regulating raw milk. This announcement, made on July 14, came without…
Read MoreRaw Milk Bill Alert 2019
Thirsty for raw milk? Tell Texas Legislators today! Want to be able to buy raw milk at your local farmers’ market? Or want to be…
Read MoreTexas Collecting Comments on Raw Milk
The Texas Department of State Health Services has announced that it plans to make changes to the regulations that govern raw milk. The agency has NOT…
Read MoreRaw milk case goes to trial
UPDATE 6/15/17: Victory in Harris County Trial of Raw Milk Courier Negotiations yesterday afternoon with the Harris County, Texas, District Attorney’s Office resulted in dropping all…
Read More2017 Texas Legislative Session Overview
The 2017 Texas legislative session is in full swing, and FARFA is busy trying to pass good bills and kill bad ones! Check out the summaries…
Read MoreTime to Push for Passage of TX Raw Milk Bill!
(Updated 5/4/2017) The Senate’s Health and Human Services Committee will hold a hearing on SB 95, the raw milk bill, on Wednesday, May 3. Whether you…
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