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Item1Steve Bemis, Esq.Raw Milk Evolutions    
Steve Bemis, Esq. | January 18, 2012
 

It has been three years since my "11 Great Thoughts" were first proposed. Following the past year filled with heightened conflict, both against and within the raw milk community, it seems appropriate to review them. Some state regulators and especially federal authorities continue a relentless campaign against raw milk and free choice in food. A grand jury has been empaneled, raids have occurred, litigation proceeds defending.....more 

Item2Obama Administration says, "No raw milk for you."      
By John Moody | January 23, 2012 

 Last week, the Obama administration gave its official response of "No!" to the 6,078 signors of a petition on WhiteHouse.gov who requested federal-level.....more
Item3Farm Stand Forced to Close     
Kristen Michaelis | January 5, 2012 

San Juan County in Washington State did the indefensible. They closed a farm stand that had been in operation for more than two and a half years. Was it because.....more    

SaleUrge your U.S. Representative to Protect Raw Milk 
Call your Rep. & Fax through HR 1830 Petition

 

The movement to protect raw milk in Congress is beginning to gain steam! Three Representatives have co-sponsored the raw milk bill originally filed by Ron Paul (R-TX): Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Tim Walberg (R-MI), and Tom McClintock (R-CA).....more 

 

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