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2023 Membership Drive Starts Feb. 1: Discounts, Prizes, and More!

By Suzanne Sisk | January 30, 2023

Have you been thinking about joining our community, or know someone who might benefit from membership, like an independent farmer, cottage food producer, chef, or concerned consumer? Our annual Membership Drive is a great time to join! From February 1 through March 15, 2023, we are offering some great discounts, prizes, and extras to our […]

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This article can be found in: Events, Membership, Press Room This article is related to: food freedom, FTCLDF member, FTCLDF Members, hotline, join, member benefits, membership

Law Clerk Wanted: Help Our Farmers Grow!

By Alexia Kulwiec | January 17, 2023

Law Clerk Wanted - Fruits Graphic

FTCLDF seeks a law clerk to conduct legal research to serve its members and potentially update resources. The law clerk may conduct legal research on a number of agricultural or food law matters as required by its members. This may include…

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News, State Laws and Regulations This article is related to: federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, food rights, food safety, FTCLDF Cases, legislation, member benefits, raw milk laws, state legislation

January’s Member Monday!

By Amelia Martin | January 4, 2023

Knox Farms2Families Collage

The first Monday of every month is Member Monday where we feature a member photo or video 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…

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This article can be found in: Member Photo Monday This article is related to: FTCLDF Members, member benefits, Member Monday, Member Photo Monday

Top 5 Legal Trends in 2023 for Small Farmers and Artisanal Food Producers

By Alexia Kulwiec | January 3, 2023

We can’t believe 2022 is almost in the rearview mirror! FTCLDF accomplished a great deal last year on behalf of our members and we invite you to read more about our work in 2022. We are ready to face 2023 with the same determination to address the barriers and struggles our members face. Looking ahead […]

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News, Trends This article is related to: cottage foods, Farm Bill, food freedom, food laws, grassfed beef, meat processing, new year, pastured pork, pastured poultry, trends

Member Survey Says…

By Amelia Martin | December 28, 2022

Member Survey

Thank you to all our members who participated in the recent survey so that we can do more to better serve you. Our members are made up of farmers, homesteaders, other food and beverage producers, food buying clubs, and eaters. Our members’ top three favorite member benefits are: 1. Use of toll-free 24/7 emergency hotline…

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News This article is related to: custom meat, federal legislation, food clubs, food freedom, food rights, FTCLDF Cases, FTCLDF Members, fundraiser, legislation, meat processing, member benefits, milk, raw butter, raw milk

2022 Accomplishments

By Amelia Martin | December 11, 2022

Sunset and haybales

As we prepare to welcome a new year, we would like to celebrate with you the many achievements we have made in the food freedom movement this past year. We love that we get to fight for farmers, artisanal producers, homesteaders, and consumers to increase food freedom across the country. Back in 2007…

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This article can be found in: Federal News, Food Rights News, Fundraising, State News This article is related to: food freedom, food rights, FTCLDF Cases, FTCLDF Members, fundraiser, legislation, member benefits, raw butter

December’s Member Monday!

By Amelia Martin | December 3, 2022

The first Monday of every month is Member Monday where we feature a member photo or video 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…

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This article can be found in: Member Photo Monday This article is related to: FTCLDF Members, member benefits, Member Monday, Member Photo Monday

Herdshares and Poultry Top FTCLDF October-November Hotline Blotter

By Suzanne Sisk | November 30, 2022

Our member survey consistently shows our 24-Hour Emergency Hotline is one of the services our members value most. The member hotline is available in the event of a surprise visit, inspection, or short-term notice regarding a member’s farm or related farm business. We always have an attorney on-call who can be on the phone during […]

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This article can be found in: Farm Raids, Litigation This article is related to: custom meat, farm raid, food freedom, food laws, herdshares, hotline, legal help, legal representation, raw milk, raw milk laws

We Need Your Help: Push to Clarify On-Farm Slaughter Rules

By Alexia Kulwiec | November 10, 2022

Sheep in field

The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund has joined an effort to clarify federal law as it relates to on-farm animal slaughter rules and we need your help! This issue arose early in 2022 when we became aware that the federal Food Safety and Inspection Service…

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This article can be found in: Action Alerts, Federal News This article is related to: Action Alerts, custom meat, federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, food laws, legal, legislation, meat processing, small farm, small grower

November’s Member Monday!

By Amelia Martin | November 7, 2022

Ginger, lilac, ghee, broth

The first Monday of every month is Member Monday where we feature a member photo or video 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…

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This article can be found in: Member Photo Monday This article is related to: FTCLDF Members, member benefits, Member Monday, Member Photo Monday

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