 Illinois Legislators Honor Right of Consumers to Buy Farm Fresh Milk
Press Release by Weston A Price Foundation (WAPF)
Rep. Burke Halts Bill to Ban Raw Milk
Washington, DC--(April 10, 2014 - Globe Newswire)--A proposed bill in Illinois banning the sale and distribution of natural or "raw" milk, is not going anywhere this session after legislators heard from "thousands" of natural milk proponents. The restriction, which was introduced as an amendment to an unrelated bill, would have banned the sale and distribution of raw milk in Illinois. The sponsor, Daniel Burke (D-23rd district), chose not to move the bill out...more
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Judge Strikes Down Michigan Swine ISO
by Pete Kennedy
In a victory for Michigan's heritage breed hog farmers, Marquette County Circuit Court Judge Thomas L. Solka has ruled that both the swine Invasive Species Order (ISO) and the Declaratory Ruling (DR) issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are unconstitutional. In his March 21 decision, Judge Solka granted injunctions preventing DNR from enforcing the ISO against plaintiffs, game preserve operator Greg Johnson and hog farmer Roger Turunen; but the judge also stayed those injunctions pending any appeal of his ruling by...more
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Raw Milk University - April Webinars
sponsored by Farm-to-Consumer Foundation (FTCF)
As the demand for raw milk grows, new producers are needed. Through Raw Milk University, producers of all sizes can learn about how to produce raw milk in a safe and economically-sound manner.
Consumers, learn more about raw milk production (so you can choose a producer with confidence) and about the safe handling of fresh, raw milk from the farm to your table.
Wednesdays at 1:p.m. Eastern -
April 16 -"Spring Lactation and Kid Management for the Raw Milk Dairy Goat" with Sharon Wilson
April 23 - Open Forum (your questions direct the discussion via conference call) with Sharon Wilson and Tim Wightman
"This is a fantastic opportunity. I really appreciate getting this information from experts in the raw milk community rather than having to sift through information from the conventional experts." --Georgia Brinkley
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Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, defends the rights and broadens the freedoms of family farms and artisan food producers while protecting consumer access to raw milk and nutrient-dense foods. Learn more About Us or check out the FTCLDF 2012 Summary.
Membership benefits include the possibility of representation in court; the Fund typically pays for all court costs. The Fund is not an insurance company and cannot guarantee representation on all legal matters. Your membership fees and donations help to keep local food sources available and preserve family farms facing unjust enforcement actions.
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