A federal milk marketing order must be voted in by whom?

A federal milk marketing order must be voted in by milk producers because they are the primary stakeholders affected by the regulations set forth in these orders. Milk marketing orders are designed to regulate the buying and selling of milk in order to ensure fair competition and price stability within the dairy industry. The purpose of these orders is to help stabilize milk prices for producers, thereby impacting their income and sustainability.

Milk producers, who are directly involved in the production of milk, have the most significant interest in how these regulations affect their operations, pricing, and overall livelihood. Their participation in the voting process ensures that the marketing order reflects the needs and concerns of those most directly affected by the dairy market.

While dairy processors, retailers, and consumers all have interests in the dairy market and can be impacted by the decisions made under federal milk marketing orders, it is ultimately the milk producers who vote on whether to implement or continue these orders. This process is crucial for ensuring that the policies enacted support the stability and viability of dairy farming in their respective regions.