“This is a hill I would be willing to die/kill on.”
Amen. This is a perfect example of Fascism — although it is (so far...) your property, they control what you do with it.
“This is a perfect example of Fascism — although it is (so far...) your property, they control what you do with it.”
It is a business that cannot get its license renewed because of activity that MAY be against state law.
Ever hear of zoning? Try building anything you want on your property, or conduct business in an area zoned for no commercial use.
Frankly, when I buy food, I like the idea that it has to meet some health standards. I have no desire to take my life in my hand every time I buy food in the supermarket.
Meanwhile, you need to realize that A) this case has NOT gone to court yet. This ruling merely says that there is enough of a dispute to justify a hearing. And B) the state is arguing that the ‘owners’ are not owners at all, and that the operation is a commercial dairy farm whose real owners are engaged in a “sham arrangement”.
When the case goes to court, one of the critical factors in the judgement will be if the ‘owners’ are really owners, or if this is fraud. Owners ARE allowed to drink milk right from the cow. DAIRY FARMS cannot sell it. What is really going on is a critical part of the case that WILL be heard WHEN it goes to court.