A Federal Milk Marketing Order is not authorized unless two-thirds of the affected ..... milk to the proposed marketing area approves its implementation.

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A Federal Milk Marketing Order is not authorized unless two-thirds of the affected ____ milk to the proposed marketing area approves its implementation.

A	dairy cooperatives supplying
B	cheese processors manufacturing
C	producers supplying
D	handlers processing

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) program which includes 11 milk marketing orders and applies to about 75 percent of total U.S. milk production.

Detailed explanation-2: -Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) establish certain provisions under which dairy processors purchase fresh milk from dairy farmers supplying a marketing area. In Federal order provisions, dairy processors are referred to as handlers and dairy farmers are known as producers.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is not the justification for government involvement in the marketing of milk? Explanation: The government is involved in the marketing of milk in order to support the price and income of dairy farmers; reduce price and improve the market power of farmers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Handlers pay milk producers based on the pounds of milk marketed. The current system of pricing, with several additional adjustments, was implemented in January 2000 following the 1996 farm bill FMMO reform.

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