Policy blog posts
Raw milk legislation, state-by-state laws, and regulatory developments shaping access to raw dairy across the United States and worldwide.
10/18/2025 - 3/29/2026
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Utah HB179 Becomes Law, Permitting Raw Milk Sales in Grocery Stores Statewide
HB179 was signed into law on March 26, 2026, removing the ownership requirement that had restricted retail raw milk sales to farms or farm-owned stores in Utah.
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Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026: Congress Moves to End Federal Ban on Raw Milk Interstate Commerce
H.R. 7880, the Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026, would end the FDA’s decades-old prohibition on raw milk interstate commerce. Here’s what the bill does, who’s behind it, and who has defeated it before.
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Iowa HF 2444: Raw Milk Farm Stores, Cottage Foods in Grocery Stores, and Farm-To-Table Dining
Iowa bill would let farm stores sell raw milk to walk-in customers, bring cottage foods to grocery shelves, and create a $100 annual license for farm-to-table dining events.
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Utah 2026 Raw Milk Legislation: Two Competing Visions for Regulation
Two fundamentally different approaches to raw milk regulation are competing in Utah’s 2026 general session.
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Utah HB283 Raw Milk Bill: Tighter Regulations and Elevated Penalties
Republicans propose stricter compliance requirements, enhanced testing standards, and increased penalties for producers in Utah.
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Oklahoma SB 2107: Raw Milk Legalization Bill for Off-Farm Sales
Raw milk is available on-farm in Oklahoma, a new law was proposed to include off-farm sales.
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Whole Milk Returns to Schools: Bipartisan Legislation Rolls Back the Low-Fat Era
Schools across the USA will now be allowed to use funding for (conventional, pasteurized) whole milk.
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Michigan raw milk debate takes center stage
Michigan’s raw milk bill was filed in November.
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New Hampshire liberates meat inspections with HB 396
Meat processing options will increase in New Hampshire with the passage of HB 396.
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Alberta district votes two-thirds in favor of raw milk
The Municipal District of Greenview files a motion to lobby the Canadian federal government to legalize on-farm raw milk sales.
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Michigan bills to legalize raw milk on-farm sales
On-farm sales of raw milk may become legal in Michigan, currently a herd share state, if legislation passes this session.
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Canada imposes ban on raw milk cheese imports from Europe
The impact of raw cheese import bans in Canada leaves shelves dry and sparks conversations about domestic production.
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