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Pennsylvania Court Rules Amish Farmer Amos Miller Can Continue Operations Outside the State Despite FDA’s Overreach on ‘Food Safety Laws’. By Jim Hᴏft (01/04/25)
“Big win today for Food Freedom as Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the trial court decision allowing Amish farmer Amos Miller to continue to make his wonderful food available to customers outside the state. Thank you to everyone who spoke out for Amos!” —Robert Barnes (Miller’s attorney).
In January 2024, Pennsylvania government officials stormed into a building on Amish farmer Amos Miller’s Lancaster County organic farm, conducted an illegal hours-long raid without notice, destroyed valuable food products, and eventually left with multiple coolers containing Miller’s property. Then the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) took legal action against Miller, stating he violated state food safety laws due to the sale of raw milk without the requisite permits.
A long legal battle ensued with state and federal authorities over Miller’s sale of raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products. (No customer ever got sick or complained. In fact, a groundswell of support followed Miller every step of the way.)
A year later, on January 3, 2025, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that Miller may continue his farming operations. This is a huge victory!
Background: The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Loper-Bright struck down the so-called “Chevron Deference” that allowed federal administrative agencies to interpret statutes. Thanks to the Supreme Court, the judiciary now has more power to review and reject interpretations of statutes adopted by federal administrative agencies. Ruling: supremecourt.gov/opinio…
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This is a big win for freedom — especially food freedom — and a blow to the administrative state. The Amish have been persecuted by over-reaching government agencies for their natural farming practices and avoidance of agency health recommendations (e.g., vaccinations). This victory is especially sweet for those who appreciate natural products such as raw milk.Related:
The Highwire (dates unavailable)
NOTE: A Substack bug prevents some links from working, so use the search below to access the following Highwire segments:
Episode 282: THE AMISH FARMER FACING JAIL TIME (video 20:46)
Episode 361: THE FIGHT FOR FOOD FREEDOM RAGES IN PA (video 11:00)
