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Idaho reports steady raw‑milk participation; interstate sales remain restricted

2491045 · March 4, 2025
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State officials told the committee Idaho permits a statewide raw‑milk program with more than 160 participating dairies and requires registration and testing; federal law prohibits interstate sale of raw milk.

Dr. Scott Lively and Chanel Tewalt told the House Agricultural Affairs Committee that Idaho maintains a sizable raw‑milk program that the department regulates at the state level while federal law limits interstate commerce of raw milk.

State figures presented to the committee show 82 raw‑milk cattle dairies, 79 raw‑milk goat dairies and one raw‑milk sheep dairy; ISDA staff said the program ranks among the highest in…

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