What areas does a Federal Milk Marketing Order cover?

A Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) is designed to manage the marketing of milk throughout specific geographic areas, which often encompass various regions where milk production occurs. This framework aims to stabilize prices, ensure a sufficient supply of milk, and promote fair competition among producers.

By covering markets within regions where milk is produced, FMMOs facilitate the distribution of milk from dairy farms to processing plants and ultimately to consumers. They account for the varying needs of producers and processors across different areas, allowing for tailored regulations that reflect local market conditions. This means the FMMO is not limited to single states or just independent dairies, and it does not specifically focus on cities with dairy processing facilities. Instead, it includes broader regional markets to ensure that dairy policies can be effectively implemented to benefit all stakeholders in the milk supply chain.