This is urgent. The fight for real food continues in North Carolina, and your voice is making a difference.

Earlier this week, a dangerous bill (SB639) threatened to make all raw milk—including herd shares and pet milk—completely illegal in North Carolina. Thanks to your efforts, we’ve made progress—but the battle isn’t over yet.

The Latest:

GOOD NEWS
On May 7, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to continue herd share agreements and to conduct a study on raw milk. This is a huge win. Your calls, emails, and signatures made an impact—lawmakers heard us loud and clear.

BAD NEWS
Just as we were celebrating, an amendment was added that bans the sale of pet milk—a move that strips farmers of one of the few legal avenues still available.

Now, SB639 heads to the Senate Finance Committee and then to the full Senate floor for a final vote. All votes must take place by Thursday, though exact timing is unknown.

What You Can Do Right Now:

Step 1: Call and Email the Senate Finance Committee Chairs Before 1 PM Tomorrow (May 8)

Ask them to remove the pet milk ban from SB639.

• Senator David Craven (R)
  David.Craven@ncleg.gov

• Senator Tom McInnis (R)
  Tom.McInnis@ncleg.gov

Tell them:

• Raw milk is safe when properly labeled.

• Farmers should be allowed to sell it.

• Consumers should be allowed to choose it.

Step 2: Contact Other Key Legislators

Reach out to these lawmakers and urge them to oppose any effort to ban raw milk, herd shares, or pet milk in North Carolina.

• State Representative
  Jeff McNeely
  919-733-5661
  jeffrey.mcneely@ncleg.gov

• Agricultural Commissioner
  Steve Troxler
  919-707-3000
  steve.troxler@ncagr.gov

• Senators & Bill Sponsors:
  Lisa Barnes – Lisa.Barnes@ncleg.gov
  Norman Sanderson – Norman.Sanderson@ncleg.gov
  Brent Jackson – Brent.Jackson@ncleg.gov

Step 3: Sign the Petition

We need as many signatures as possible. It only takes a few seconds.
[Click here to sign the petition.]

Step 4: Keep Spreading the Word

Forward this update to your friends, families, and customer lists. Every voice counts.

Background & Talking Points

Use these in your calls, emails, and conversations:

1. The ban in SB639 would harm small family farms, cutting off a vital source of income and customer connection.

2. It would limit consumer freedom to choose what’s best for their families.

3. It would reduce local food availability and send food dollars out of North Carolina.

4. Raw milk has a long tradition of safe, informed use among educated consumers.

5. This is a step backward for food freedom in America. We must stand up now.

Sample Email to Lawmakers:

Dear Members of the Senate Finance Committee,

I urge you to oppose the raw milk ban included in SB639, particularly the amendment targeting pet milk.

This legislation would severely impact small family farms and remove the right of consumers to make informed choices about their food. Raw milk is a nourishing, time-honored food that many North Carolinians value deeply.

Adults deserve the right to evaluate risks and make their own food decisions. Please stand for freedom, for transparency, and for the viability of small farms.

I respectfully ask that you remove the raw milk ban from the Farm Act.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Senate Judiciary Committee Members to Email:

• Bob.Brinson@ncleg.gov

• David.Craven@ncleg.gov

• Warren.Daniel@ncleg.gov

• Amy.Galey@ncleg.gov

• Michael.Lazzara@ncleg.gov

• Michael.Lee@ncleg.gov

• Chris.Measmer@ncleg.gov

• Buck.Newton@ncleg.gov

• Brad.Overcash@ncleg.gov

• Norman.Sanderson@ncleg.gov

• Benton.Sawrey@ncleg.gov

• Sydney.Batch@ncleg.gov

• Dan.Blue@ncleg.gov

• Sophia.Chitlik@ncleg.gov

• Terence.Everitt@ncleg.gov

• Lisa.Grafstein@ncleg.gov

• Mujtaba.Mohammed@ncleg.gov

We are being heard—let’s keep going.
This is a pivotal moment for food freedom in North Carolina and beyond. Let’s finish strong.