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Barry Barnett, Ph.D.
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Department of Agricultural Economics 400 Charles E. Barnhart Building Lexington, KY 40546-0276

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The History and Class Pricing of the Federal Milk Marketing Orders

The History and Class Pricing of the Federal Milk Marketing Orders

The History and Class Pricing of the Federal Milk Marketing Orders

Published on Sep. 1, 2017

The regulation of milk is an important part of the development of the milk industry and an understanding of the history of milk regulation is critical to understanding the pros and cons of the current industry. Additionally, to understand milk pricing it is important to understand the history of the federal milk marketing orders. This publication will provide information on how milk became regulated and how the class pricing system works. A glossary is provided at the end for reference.  


Author(s) Contact Information: 

Owen Townsend

Kenny Burdine  |  kburdine@uky.edu

Tyler Mark  |  tyler.mark@uky.edu


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Barry Barnett, Ph.D.
Department Chair

Department of Agricultural Economics 400 Charles E. Barnhart Building Lexington, KY 40546-0276

+1 (859) 257-5762

ageconomics@uky.edu