Organic Valley Sues to Leave Federal Milk Marketing System

Major organic brands claim federal system regulating the sale of milk unfairly directs profits away from organic industry

Wisconsin-based Organic Valley and other major organic brands are challenging the federal system regulating the sale of milk, which they claim favors conventional producers.

The Coalition for Organic Dairy Exemption, which also includes Aurora Organic Dairy and Horizon Organic Dairy, filed a lawsuit against the federal government questioning the constitutionality of requiring participation in the Federal Milk Marketing Orders program.

Seven Organic Valley farmers from across the country also filed a class action takings claim against the government, arguing they should receive compensation for six years of marketing order payments collected from their processor.

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