Supporters of raw, or fresh, milk find the product is nutritious, contains beneficial bacteria and helps strengthen the immune system. Opponents say raw milk is harmful. Some advocate its complete ban. The state Ag department, walking the line between competing interests, wants to regulate it and eliminate "a tremendous black market" for Idaho raw milk, said Marv Patten, the agency's dairy bureau chief. Patten said the solution was to set a three-animal limit on the number of cows that could be used for raw milk. Those small farms would have to register with the state and submit to testing/Wayne Hoffman, Idaho Freedom Foundation. More here.

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Question: What kind of milk do you drink?