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Big Raw Milk Victory in North Carolina
Dear Members,
I am sending this wonderful news about our raw milk victory in North
Carolina to all members as it impacts the availability of raw milk everywhere.
The move to put charcoal dye in raw pet milk in North Carolina has been
defeated! Congratulations and much thanks to Ruth Ann Foster, Alice
Hall and the many others who worked so hard for the passage of HB 2524.
Let's now work hard for similar victories in California, New York,
Pennsylvania and
other states.
Sincerely,
Sally Fallon
HB 2524 UNANIMOUSLY PASSES THE SENATE -
WE WON !!!!!!!!
NORTH CAROLINA RAW MILK ACTION ALERT
From Ruth Ann Foster,
Greensboro, NC Chapter Leader, Raw Milk Coordinator
July 2, 2008
I have just received word from Representative Pricey Harrison that
the Senate
unanimously passed HB 2524. (Yesterday, it passed unanimously out of
the Senate Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Committee.) We
have successfully reversed the dye rule.
While this bill preserves a freedom we already had, it is still a victory.
During
the campaign, we developed many relationships increasing awareness and
support. Numerous legislators have expressed an interest in creating
a bill for legal access to raw milk for human consumption. The Agriculture
Department has also stated its desire to work on this issue. As you
are aware, legalizing raw milk will require a tremendous effort. Convincing
the Public Health Department will be a difficult task.
Another victory in HB 2524 is clarification of the exemption of unpasteurized
milk
from the commercial feed law. The Agriculture Department cannot force
pet milk
producers to become licensed as commercial feed manufactures. Sounds
ridiculous but this has been their practice. Our compromise is to label
containers with, "Not for Human Consumption" and "The
Sale of Raw Milk is Not Legal for Human Consumption in North Carolina".
With all the duct tape that labeling will require, there is no need
for gray dye!
ACTIONS TO TAKE
Please take a moment to thank our representatives and senators, especially
Rep.
Pricey Harrison. She has performed a miracle getting this through in
record time.
Pricey told me as we began working, that disapproval bills rarely pass.
It was
because of her tenacity and political skill that HB 2524 succeeded.
Consider your proposals for legalizing raw milk. Email me with your
comments and
suggestions. We can use these to work with our legislators before next
session.
Ideally, we will meet together in an open forum.
Thank you all for your hard work and the success of HB 2524.
Happy Fourth of July!
Best,
Ruth Ann Foster
(336)286-3088
EatReal@gmail.com
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