HF 537 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Registered small farm producers permitted to sell fluid raw milk and fluid raw milk products to consumers under certain circumstances.

HF 537 allows small farm producers with fewer than 12 animal units (e.g., one cow, five goats, or five sheep) to sell fluid raw milk and raw milk products directly to consumers under specific conditions. It requires annual registration ($0 for under $5,000 sales, $50 for up to $78,000), proof of food safety training, and animal disease testing, along with clear labeling and a "raw milk not inspected" sign at point of sale. The bill exempts these sellers from Minnesota’s pasteurization requirements under Section 32D.20, modifying existing law to permit direct sales at home, farmers' markets, or community events. It directly affects small-scale dairy producers seeking to sell raw milk products without state inspection.
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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