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
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