Libertarians Call for ‘Food Freedom’ in Response to Amos Miller Farm Search – Lancaster Farming

A minor political party is attacking food safety rules in response to Pennsylvania regulators search of a raw milk farm.

The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania adopted a resolution in early March calling for food freedom, declaring the right of individuals to buy, sell and eat foods of their choice free of government regulations.

The resolution also calls for the repeal of ineffective and unnecessary food safety regulations and of licensing requirements for small food producers.

The statement is a response to the Pennsylvania Ag Departments search in January of Amos Millers Bird-in-Hand farm.

The visit was part of an investigation into two foodborne illnesses suspected of coming from his raw dairy products.

The state subsequently secured an injunction to keep Miller from selling raw dairy products as it pursues a lawsuit to stop his practice of selling raw milk without a state-required license.

Miller has become a cause celebre for critics of government regulation, who have in turn taken some heat for their position.

Late-night host Stephen Colbert recently mocked Donald Trump Jr. for tweeting favorably about Miller.

Millers supporters say his products have helped them deal with serious health conditions and they understand his products arent state-inspected.

Public health authorities say studies have not shown health benefits from raw milk, and say raw milk carries a heightened risk of bacterial contamination compared to pasteurized milk.

Milk pasteurization has drastically reduced the number of foodborne illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvanias guiding principles include individual liberty and personal responsibility, a free-market economy, and non-interventionist foreign policy.

The party says it defends everyones right to engage in any activity as long as it doesnt violate the rights of others.

As of November, Pennsylvanias 42,000 registered Libertarians made up 0.4% of the states electorate.

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Libertarians Call for 'Food Freedom' in Response to Amos Miller Farm Search - Lancaster Farming