The move came after Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 315 into law,1 which allows farmers to sell unpasteurized milk directly to consumers as of July 1, 2023.2

Humans have been consuming "raw" milk, also known as fresh milk, for thousands of years.3 It's the only kind of milk there was. But the ability to access raw milk has become restricted for Americans in many states, making it necessary to jump through hurdles to obtain this natural, wholesome food source.

The issue has divided lawmakers throughout the U.S., but it's also drawn political parties together, bonded over the right to access traditional, healthy food.

Political Parties Come Together Over Right to Drink Raw Milk