A crackdown on raw milk sales has drawn criticism from a legislator and a local
sheriff who say the state has been too rough on family farms that sell
unpasteurized dairy products.
State Rep. Chris Danou (D-Trempealeau) said Monday that regulators have
subjected Midvalleyvu Family Farm, in Pepin County, to harassment and excessive
requests for information.
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection asked the farm’s
owners for bank records including signature cards, monthly statements, canceled
checks and deposit tickets.
It asked the farm to identify by full name, address and telephone number all
people who supply animal feed, supplements, medications, cleaning supplies and
equipment used for milk production. It also asked for copies of all invoices for
the purchase of glass milk containers.
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