Free on-farm raw milk training
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MONTANA — Two free on-farm raw milk production trainings for Montana farmers and value-added producers to learn methods for low-risk production of raw milk for direct-to-consumer sales under new law.
Raw Milk Training best practices for safe production will be held:
- September 14, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Big Timber, MT
- September 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Avon, MT
Under the Montana Local Food Choice Act (SB199), which became law in April 2021, raw milk production is now legal in Montana for direct-to-consumer sales. AERO (Alternative Energy Resources Organization), in partnership with the Raw Milk Institute, is offering these on-farm trainings for raw milk producers to help build a network of informed Montana farmers committed to the production of low-risk raw milk. The goal is to support the sustainable Montana production of safe raw milk so consumer confidence in Montana cottage foods remains high and raw milk producers minimize their liability risk.
AERO is a statewide grassroots sustainability nonprofit organization with a long history of advancing Montana’s burgeoning cottage food industry in support of Montana’s local food producers and farmers markets.
The Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raw milk research and supporting the production of low-risk raw milk in the USA and internationally. RAWMI has helped farmers all over the world understand how to implement the best production methods using proven scientific principles as well as lessons learned through the experience of other producers.
Two hands-on trainings are offered.
Details and registration here: https://aeromt.org/event/raw-milk-trainings/.
Dairy farm details provided upon registration. Pre-registration is required.
