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 produce regulations, FSMA, how laws vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF offers to help producers sell direct-to-consumer.
January’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…
Introduction to the Updated Red Meat Map & Chart
In 1967 Congress passed the Wholesome Meat Act, Public Law 90-201, amending the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA). The act expanded the federal government’s authority over meat slaughter and processing to intrastate commerce but did create exemptions from the requirement that an inspector be present when slaughtering is taking place. The Wholesome Meat Act allowed the “uninspected” slaughter of meat animals at a custom facility as long as the owner…
FDA’s Improper Raw Butter Ban: FTCLDF Argues Broader Food Freedom Issues at Stake
Mark McAfee, owner of Raw Farm by Organic Pastures Dairy, has teamed with Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) to appeal a court ruling that upheld the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ban on the interstate transport, distribution and sales of raw butter. The parties are appealing a May 24, 2021 ruling by U.S…
Farm Legal Podcast Series #3: Selling Bulk Meat? The Legal Side of Livestock Sales.
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 livestock and herdshare/meat share regulations, how they vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF offers to help producers sell direct-to-consumer.
December’s Member Monday!
Every Monday 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…
Ag Grant Applications Need Not Intimidate
Grant opportunities for farmers and small producers are in abundance, and people willing to help you receive those funds stand ready to help. We know that many of our members strive to operate without any government involvement. Yet for those who could benefit from receiving grants, we have compiled…
Farm Legal Podcast Series #2: Poultry Pitfalls and Regulation
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 poultry regulations, how they vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF offers to help producers sell direct-to-consumer.
November’s Member Monday!
Every Monday 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…
2021 Accomplishments
As 2021 comes to a close, we would like to celebrate with you the many achievements we have made in the food freedom movement. We are joyful to be so involved in this movement and to get to fight for farmers, artisanal producers, homesteaders, and consumers across…