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pasteurization of milk, including prohibiting the sale of unpasteurized fluid milk for human consumption. Michigan Farm Bureau and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development working together to provide guidelines for cow- share and herd-share programs that meet Grade A dairy standards.
On-farm bio-security practices being implemented that protect and enhance animal health and our dairy markets.
Continued availability and proper use of animal health tools (e.g., antibiotics, technology). Industry support and participation in the veterinary feed directive.
Collaboration between farmers, animal health officials and the veterinary community in an aggressive Johnes detection and eradication program and a continued focus on improving dairy cattle health.
Industry participation in any changes to the Siting GAAMP so as to allow for continued growth and dairy expansion.
Continued farmer participation in any changes to the National Dairy FARM Program and on-farm implementation of the standards.
Continued investments in research that allow for industry growth and efficiency.
Continued farmer participation and control over dairy industry promotion dollars, enhancements and creativity in dairy promotion ideas and the development of new products.
Increased efforts to expand dairy consumption in school systems including inclusion of higher milk fat options and flavored milks.
Dairy farmers being able to collect, store, and market colostrum to licensed collectors/sellers. Collaboration with the United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Michigan Ag Council educating the medical community and education system about the benefits of milk/dairy consumption, especially for youth. 
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We recognize the evolving role of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) in Michigan’s agriculture and food system, as well as supporting rural development.
We support the continued individual existence of MDARD within State government. We challenge
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