Action pnum1161 Last 25 Messages Transmitted Log Vote YES on HB 718 - Support Raw Milk Consumers & Producers ********** [091803:062716] L.L., Monroe, GA I would like to buy and sell raw goat milk in the state of Georgia. ********** [080822:111914] C.S., Marietta, GA I am sure this has been stated before, but I will state it again for emphasis. The idea that the committee could continue to allow the sale of tobacco for smoking (a product that kills thousands each year and includes side effects such as stroke, cancer, and lung disease), but disallow the sale of raw milk on the basis of health and safety is unconscionable. There is no logical conclusion that should allow the sale of one without the other. Please vote accordingly. Christopher p. Smith, esq. ********** [090612:040414] K.N., Augusta, GA I have many friends that would like to purchase goat's milk in the state of Georgia. I, myself would like to raise goats to sell the milk and cheese. Goats milk is very healthy and many people such as myself cannot drink cow's milk. We would like to be able to buy and sell raw goat's milk in the state of Georgia. Please vote yes on HB 718. ********** [200358:030714] P.L., Washington, GA Raw milk consumption needs to be an individuals choice! Please do your homework to learn all the positives of consuming Raw milk.An excellent read is "The Untold Story of Milk" By Ron Schmid,ND 2009 copy revised and updated version. ISB 978-0-09792095-2-9 This book tells all regarding Raw and Pasturized Milk. Please VOTE YES on the RAW MILK Bill, HB 718 !!!!!! ********** [114912:022514] M.C., Rayle, GA My husband and I drink raw milk every chance we get. We prefer it over whole milk any day. ********** [113612:022314] S.M., Hull, GA Please vote YES on the Raw Milk Bill, HB 718, to allow the sale of raw milk for human consumption. I have driven many times to South Carolina to purchase raw milk. I would rather spend my money in the state that I live. ********** [174941:022114] L.M., Gainesville, GA Please support HB 718 allowing the sale of raw milk for human consumption if properly labeled as "ungraded raw milk." This bill will help Georgia farmers as well as consumers who currently have to go to great lengths to have access to raw milk. ********** [145405:022114] E.J., Washington, GA We should have to right to choose our food. Milk is food. Raw milk IS REAL food. ********** [151809:022014] K.P., Atlanta, GA Please support the passing of HB 718, the Raw Milk Bill, allowing the sale of raw milk for human consumption if properly labeled as "ungraded raw milk." This has been a such a healthful and helpful product for so, so many Georgians... please allow individuals the option to purchase this incredible, natural product within their own state. Purchasing from South Carolina is much more costly in terms of money and time. Those individuals who are uncomfortable with consuming raw milk would always have the option to purchase pasteurized, homogenized milk. And this bill would allow those individuals who prefer unprocessed milk, the ability to purchase it in Georgia. Good for consumers, good for farmers... it's a win-win! Thank you for your support! ********** [091804:022014] B.M., Auburn, GA I am tired of drinking "pet milk," I want raw milk labeled for humans! It should be our individual right to choose raw milk, and to allow our Georgia farmers to sell it. ********** [085422:022014] L.K., Acworth, GA I, Loretta Kolodzieski, respectfully request that you sign the bill to allow the sale of raw milk to all Georgia residents. Raw milk has better health benefits than milk that has been pasteurized and homogenized. I believe that our ancestors ate is much more nutritious and healthy than the processed products we have to choose from today. ********** [054229:022014] K.S., Chickamauga, GA I have been drinking raw milk for years. First cow milk, then I got my own goats. Have had goats now for 10 years. I have never once gotten sick, nor has anyone in my family. I also give raw milk to my chickens. And I have raised several calves on raw goat's milk. I would love to see Ga. laws on raw milk changed so that we can sell raw milk legally. I see other states are able to do this and don't understand why Ga. is so far behind. Please change Ga. laws on raw milk! ********** [045929:022014] T.R., Ranger, GA I support HB 718 to legalize raw milk sales for human consumption! ********** [045429:022014] A.H., Lawrenceville, GA I support HB 718 to legalize raw milk sales for human consumption. ********** [042238:022014] T.G., Marietta, GA I support HB 718 to legalize raw milk sales for human consumption!! ********** [195953:021914] R.M., Pell City, AL Raw milk should be available to anyone that wants to buy it. It's healthier and provides more nutrients and the farmers that supply it need your support. Thank you! Please allow us to buy what we love! ********** [184346:021914] S.B., Carnesville, GA I strongly support our right to purchase/barter and consume raw milk. Please support "we the people"! ********** [154711:021914] P.C., Lilburn, GA It is past time for Georgia to offer raw milk (real milk) as an option to consumers. Doing so is good for people and good for our state's family farms. Raw milk is so much more healthful and has an excellent safety record. Please vote, YES, on HB 718. ********** [152158:021914] A.F., Rising Fawn, GA I own a small farm in Dade County, GA. Please make it legal for me to market raw milk produced on my farm. ********** [151032:021914] J.J., Franklin, GA We should be able to choose to drink raw milk or not. Please vote Yes! ********** [145109:021914] K.J., Auburn, GA I would like the state of Georgia to pass raw milk to be sold.i have dairy goats and it would help my income if i could sale it also.plus its very good for you. i vote yes HB 718 ********** [144758:021914] M.K., Rome, GA Raw milk is an individual's choice and an issue of individual liberty. I want to be able to buy whatever milk I choose. ********** [141927:021914] P.C., Roswell, GA Raw milk is easier to digest and has more of the beneficial fatty acids. In the raw state, the protein is not denatured and is fully bio-available. It is safer than pasteurized milk as the beneficial bacteria keep the pathogens at bay. I think it is progressive and sustainable to allow human consumption of raw milk that is collected in a sanitary manner. Thank you for your vote for health giving foods. ********** [135818:021914] N.G., Bowdon, GA I applaud you for bringing the bill this far. Please vote yes to allow Georgia farmers the ability to sell raw milk both on farm and in stores. Our farm supplies raw milk under a pet food license and we have been drinking it for many years as owners of our herd. I myself have special dietary needs and our goat milk has greatly enhanced my health and well being. Our farm is small. Our milking goats are few in number. They all have names and we give them much loving care, great custom feed and housing and outdoor browsing area. We hand milk each one so we are very aware of the health of our goats. We encourage you to allow the residents of Georgia to make choices about their food including milk. I grew up on unpasteurized cow milk as a child and I'm so glad I can once again have unpasteurized milk. Please do feel free to visit Weston Price website as to the values of real milk. Please help your citizens and your farmers. Thank you so much for your listening to my input and have a blessed day. ********** [125343:021914] S.S., Alpharetta, GA I support HB 718 to legalize raw milk sales for human consumption **********