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Committee hears testimony on bills to expand on‑farm sales of raw and farm‑made products
Summary
Supporters told the House Rules Committee the bills would help small farms sell value‑added goods directly to consumers; opponents filed written testimony citing food‑safety concerns from state and industry groups. Committee members asked for comparative public‑health data from other states.
Supporters of two bills to expand direct‑to‑consumer farm sales told the Michigan House Rules Committee the measures would provide small farms a viable path to profitability and more consumer choice, while industry and state agencies registered written opposition.
Chelsea, a small farmer who identified herself as representing farm families, told the committee the regulatory burden prevents small producers from selling value‑added dairy and other products. "What's wild is it's safe and legal to give away these foods. But as soon as money exchanges hands for the products, they magically become unsafe for…
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