The federal government closing a grant program that encouraged farmers to install renewable energy systems could "financially ruin" those who started spending money on projects and will no longer be reimbursed, a Senate committee heard Thursday.

A glass jar of raw milk sat on the testimony table alongside Oreo cookies Thursday morning as Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) kicked off a Government Operations Committee hearing on legislation that would allow a direct farm-to-consumer producer or designated agent to sell raw milk.