Now what?

Raw milk under current AB 1735 regulations

Since the Governor’s veto of SB 201, many questions have been asked about AB 1735 and what will happen with raw milk in California. Both dairies have been consulted and the answers to some of these questions follow. For additional information, please see the following links:

Letter to Governor from Ron Garthwaite, President and Owner of Claravale Dairy

Letter to Governor from Colette Cassidy, Owner of Claravale Dairy

Governor’s veto statement of SB 201

“Some Like It Raw” article on politics of eliminating raw milk

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does the AB 1735 coliform standard work?
Under current regulations, which went into effect in January 2008, raw milk end products must test under 10 coliform units/ml on a weekly basis.
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Since AB 1735 has been in effect since January, 2008, how have the dairies continued to provide raw milk products to retail outlets?
In early 2008, the raw milk dairies went to court and received a temporary restraining order (TRO) against implementation of the AB 1735 standards.
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Now that SB 201 is no longer in play, what is happening at the dairies?
At this time, the dairies appear to be under more scrutiny and closer to degrades in more products than at any other point this year.
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What can I do to help?
The dairies will continue to fight AB 1735 in court and can ill-afford the legal expenses required to fight a corrupt government agency, in addition to losses they have incurred in business.
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SB 201: Fresh Milk Act of 2008 - The Details