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1.37 Revisions to the Federal Milk Marketing Order, including fluid milk pricing, progress through the normal channels at USDA that will provide thorough economic analysis and public hearings for producers to be engaged, rather than through legislative override; and
1.38 Revisions to the Federal Milk Marketing Order System to increase touch-base days required by milk handlers, producers and sellers outside an order.
2 We
2.1 A mandatory quota system, but are
willing to consider a flexible supply
management system;
2.2 Creation of a mandatory fund financed
by a checkoff on dairy farmers to
guarantee milk checks;
2.3 A "no" vote on a referendum changing
the order, causing elimination of the
entire federal order;
2.4 The FDA changing the definition of
milk; and
2.5 Any regulations or legislation that will
ban or limit flavored milk in schools. 
#340 Food Quality and Safety
(amendment at line 12)
1. The American food supply is the safest, most abundant and affordable in the world. Agricultural chemicals and other technological advances play a major role in maintaining both the quality and quantity of our food supply.
2. We will monitor initiatives to improve and streamline food safety to ensure that policies and procedures are in place that build trust and reliability in U.S. agriculture.
oppose:
Delegate Session: Tuesday – Page 5