The 2018 Profitable Farm Workshop season has officially come to an end, featuring speakers Joel Salatin, Charlotte Smith, and Elizabeth Rich. We are already beginning the process of planning for the 2019 Workshops. SIGN UP to join our mailing list and be the first to know when 2019 dates and locations are announced…
The Rules of the Game
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Fisher joins the FTCLDF website as a monthly contributor. Dr. Fisher is a retired United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) veterinarian, bringing decades of experience enforcing FSIS regulations during the slaughter and processing of animals for which the USDA…
July’s Member Photo Monday!
Every Monday is Member Photo Monday where we feature a member photo on our Instagram and Facebook pages. Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund is proud of our members, and we take great pleasure in highlighting their operations and the awesome work they are conducting in sustainable farming, animal husbandry, artisanal…
Meet The Profitable Farm Workshop Speakers
Only 2% of farm-to-consumer farms ever make it to the 5-year mark and are financially sustainable. Be a part of the 2% by modeling your farm after these speakers’ practices. Here is a rundown of the speaker lineup for the Profitable Farm Workshop in Lancaster, Kentucky on Friday, August 10. With decades of experience farming, marketing, and…
Attend The Profitable Farm Workshop: “A Once-In-A-Lifetime Event”
Are you still deciding on whether to join Joel, Elizabeth and Charlotte for the Profitable Farm Workshop in Lancaster, Kentucky on August 10? We had a terrific workshop in Oregon last weekend, and now we are excited to share the Profitable Farm Workshop with our east coast community…
Obtaining Raw Milk in Washington, D.C.
In some states, it is especially difficult for residents to legally obtain fresh raw milk. Here is FTCLDF supporter Julia Strzeszkowski’s story about obtaining raw milk in our nation’s capital and why she went through the hassle…
TAKE ACTION: Farm Bill Update
While the House version of the Farm Bill remains in limbo after its defeat on the floor, the Senate is moving ahead with its own version. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) worked together and released a draft bill last…
Introduction to the Cottage Food Map
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code is a model code and reference document for state and local governments on food safety laws. The FDA Food Code prohibits the sale of food made in home kitchens, which means that most states did the same for many years. In the last decade, however, great progress has been made…
The Profitable Farm Workshop(s)
Folks, it’s your lucky day! This year we are offering not one, but TWO Profitable Farm Workshops featuring Joel Salatin. Join us either July 7 in Oregon or August 10 in Kentucky for an exclusive yet affordable training…
TAKE ACTION: The Farm Bill
Every five years, Congress passes a Farm Bill—a massive piece of legislation that covers crop subsidies, food stamps, conservation, energy policy on ethanol and renewables, and more. Fundamentally, the Farm Bill is about continuing and promoting the current Agribusiness model, supporting…