But that didn't stop Ontario farmer Michael Schmidt from setting up a deal where customers could own part of a cow, and thus get raw milk. The prohibition on raw milk does not apply to farmers.

Patrons of Mr. Schmidt's Glencolton Farms and raw-milk advocates say that the pasteurization process destroys beneficial enzymes, antibodies and vitamins.

In 10 U.S. states, licensed farmers can sell raw milk with a warning label at grocery stores. Other parts of the country have cow-share or farm-share programs.

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