Buena Dairy Associates v. Department of Agriculture

Petitioners seek judicial review of a contested case proceeding before the Department of Agriculture (Department) which resulted in an order denying petitioners’ applications for approval of Oregon milk quota transfers executed in 1973.

In order to understand the issues presented, it is necessary to relate some of the historical facts leading up to the dispute presented on this appeal. Most of the facts were set forth in a prehearing order as agreed facts, and will be treated on review as findings of fact supported by substantial evidence. Additional facts, not included among the agreed facts,…