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Veteran food safety official sues State of Montana for political discrimination

By Dan Flynn on March 8, 2023

In the 10 years that he worked for the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, Jeff Havens was recognized for his food safety expertise and was elected president of the Montana Environmental Health Association.

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Food safety expert says Montana’s ‘Food Freedom’ law puts public in danger

By Dan Flynn on January 23, 2023

Like taking a new car in for repairs while it is still under warranty, the Montana Local Food Choice Act of 2021 will be getting renewed attention during the 2023 legislative session in Helena. But…

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Loco ‘local’ food law and Lewis and Clark

By Guest Contributor on November 29, 2022

By Jeff Havens

Editor’s note: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, mapped and explored the Louisiana Purchase and areas West from 1804 to 1806, including the area from the Missouri River…

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An individual prepares challenge to Montana’s Food Choice Act

By Dan Flynn on March 28, 2022

A legal complaint is drafted challenging the constitutionality of Montana’s popular Local Food Choice Act, Food Safely News has learned. Montana’s Local Food Choice Act exempts homemade food producers from state licensure, permitting, certification, and…
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