Senate Passes NC Farm Act
Despite controversial raw milk and pesticide labeling clauses, the NC Senate passed the NC Farm Act.
Following a fiery discussion surrounding regulations regarding pesticides and raw milk, Senate Rules approved the NC Farm Act of 2025.
Three-in-four North Carolina likely voters believe that tariffs will make products more expensive, and only 10% believe tariffs are the best way to reshore manufacturing jobs.
The sale of raw milk could soon be legalized, providing an economic opportunity for NC farmers.
The Farm Act, SB 639, updates and reforms environmental safeguards, regulatory practices, and policies governing the state’s agricultural industry.
We trust consumers to be informed and responsible when they buy raw chicken, pork, and beef — foods that, if mishandled, pose real health risks. That same logic should apply to raw milk.
CDC data shows that raw milk is 840% more likely to carry diseases compared to pasteurized daily products.
RALEIGH — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drinking raw milk is like “playing Russian roulette” and the state epidemiologist compares it to “heroin” and “mercury,” but a growing number of raw milk junkies say they will travel any distance and pay any price to obtain it.