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…
Egg Production Legal Primer
Laws and regulations addressing egg sales for small producers are governed at the national level by the Federal Egg Rule. Many states further restrict or regulate egg production and sales to address key areas of production including safety, registration, grading, and more. This primer will offer an overview of the federal rules and then address the various […]
Members-Only Webinar: Food Laws for Canners, Bakers, and Cottage Food Makers
Calling all cottage food producers: this upcoming Members-Only Webinar is for you. And just in time for the holidays! In this live webinar, hear from our Artisan Member Gail Weinberger, of Gail’s Cupboard, about her experiences producing a variety of cottage foods. She joins our FTCLDF Board members Peter Ruddock and Baylen Linnekin…
Farm Legal Podcast Series #8: Understanding Meat Processing Possibilities
We partnered with Barn2Door to produce a podcast series that helps independent farmers and ranchers navigate the legal challenges they often face. In this episode, we discuss the three processing options for independent producers: USDA Certified, State Processors, and Custom Processing Facilities. We also discuss the general legal factors to be aware of when processing […]
Breakfast Fundraisers at Wise Traditions 2022
Enjoy a real food breakfast each morning, Friday-Sunday (October 21-23), of the Wise Traditions Conference and protect farmers and food rights. We’ll also have a raffle each morning, so bring your wallets to join in the fun! Here’s the menu…
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…
Farm Legal Podcast Series #7: Navigating Requirements and Regulations with Farm Subscriptions
We partnered with Barn2Door to produce a podcast series that helps independent farmers and ranchers navigate the legal challenges they often face. In this episode, we focus on the legalities of CSAs, herd share subscriptions, and meeting local requirements and regulations involved in selling food on a recurring basis.
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health Coming September 28th
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) members and followers have a unique insight into the many benefits of food grown and produced locally on land supported by sustainable agricultural practices. We understand how vital it is that our national food system expands beyond industrial food to include healthy and accessible choices to help every community across the country…
Members-Only Webinar: Raw Milk Review
Things change! And it’s time for a raw milk review. If you are producing and selling, or even considering producing and selling raw milk or any raw dairy product, this upcoming Members-Only Webinar is for you. In this live webinar two of our members join our legal specialist Christine Djuzna ,and executive director, […]
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…