Department of Livestock To Discuss Dairy Fees at Town Hall Meeting

The Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) is holding a town hall meeting to discuss proposed fee restructuring for the dairy industry from 10 am until noon, Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Holiday Inn, 5 East Baxter Lane, Bozeman.

“The fees are used to fund inspections of dairies, dairy processors and the milk laboratory in Montana,” notes Marty Zaluski, DOL interim executive officer. “The DOL Milk & Egg section protects consumers by inspecting facilities and testing milk to ensure it is safe and wholesome. The inspection program also allows producers in the state of Montana to sell their milk out-of...