On February 27, 2020, four years after the Petition filed by FTCLDF and member Organic Pastures Dairy Company, the FDA issued a decision denying our request to permit the interstate sales of raw butter. We now plan to challenge this decision, asking the federal court to overturn the…
Shuttering Farmers Markets Over COVID-19 Is Stupid, Dangerous, and Counterproductive
“It is more vital than ever that small producers be able to provide fresh foods direct to consumers,” says Alexia Kulwiec, Executive Director of FTCLDF. “Losing the ability to provide food through the farmers’ market could also be the last straw for small farms struggling to make ends meet…”
Note Concerning COVID-19
We will continue to monitor and challenge any efforts that create obstacles to farm-to-consumer commerce.
It is our sincere hope that the increased demand for healthy, locally grown food persists…