# Dairy Forward Pricing Program
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2008-10-31 · Effective 2008-11-03 · 73 FR 64868
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-25856
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 64868
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1140
- **Publication date:** 2008-10-31
- **Effective date:** 2008-11-03
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. AMS-DA-08-0031
## Abstract

This final rule establishes a program for producers and cooperative associations of producers to voluntarily enter into forward price contracts with handlers for milk used for Class II, III, or IV purposes under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (AMAA). The program allows handlers regulated under the Federal milk marketing order program to pay producers and cooperative associations in accordance with the terms of a forward contract and not have to pay the minimum Federal order blend price for milk. This program is established in accordance with section 1502 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/31/E8-25856/dairy-forward-pricing-program)
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