This Members Only webinar on December 7 features guest presenter Mike Badger from American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA). We will spend some time: Walking through the recent updates made to our online poultry map and chart that better reflect the poultry exemption regulations in each…
FTCLDF Welcomes Peter Ruddock as New Board President
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) Board of Directors recognizes the service of Immediate Past President Joe Ramagli and extends a warm welcome to Peter Ruddock to the head of the organization. To the position of President, Ruddock brings his passion for sustainable food and all things that strengthen local food economies. Ruddock is the creator […]
November’s Member Monday!
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…
Update: State of Maine and Town of Kenduskeag Strengthen Laws Related to Food Freedom
In response to action taken by FTCLDF and some of its members, drafters of the Maine Food Sovereignty Act and the Town of Kenduskeag decided to improve on the relevant laws and make it absolutely crystal clear that the kind of food preparation being done by Kenduskeag Kitchen is covered by the law and was […]
October’s Member Monday!
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…
Breakfast Fundraisers at Wise Traditions 2023
Enjoy a real food breakfast each morning, Friday-Sunday (October 20-22), of the Wise Traditions Conference and protect farmers and food rights. Here’s the menu…
Members-Only Webinar: The Farm Bill
We will give an overview and high-level introduction of the Farm Bill, the multiple bills that comprise the legislation, and the process that goes into pulling it all together; Policy efforts related to the Farm Bill and the priorities we believe are of most importance; How you can get involved with advocacy efforts…
Summer 2023 Hotline Blotter: Emergencies Hail from Michigan; Members from 28 States Served
Our member survey consistently shows our 24-Hour Emergency Hotline is one of the services our members value most. The hotline is available 24-hours in the event of a farm raid, 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 […]
September’s Member Monday!
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…
August’s Member Monday!
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…