Sanitation requirements for equipment and utensils found in the Bureau of Animal Industry sanitation regulations, first published as 7 CFR 8 in the 1938 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), remain intact. But times have changed. Stainless steel and plastic have replaced cast iron, steel, and…
Crookies and Cream: Raw Milk Ice Cream in New Hampshire
In early August, Jill received a letter from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, threatening to fine her unless she stopped selling ice cream. In the message from the Department’s supervisor…
Breakfast Fundraisers at Wise Traditions 2019
Enjoy a real food breakfast each morning, Friday-Sunday (November 15-17), of the Wise Traditions Conference and find out more about how FTCLDF protects your 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…
September’s Member Photo Monday!
Every Monday is Member Photo Monday where we feature a member photo 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…
FREE Profitable Farm Online Training
It’s time to put an end to the post-on-social-and-pray-someone-buys marketing strategy. Join us for this FREE profitable farm training on Friday, September 20, 2019!
August’s Member Photo Monday!
Every Monday is Member Photo Monday where we feature a member photo 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…
Dressing Rooms, Lavatories, and Toilets
This is the last article in a series about facilities. Dressing rooms, lavatories, and toilets are a life necessity. We do not talk about them much, but we cannot avoid them. If you prepare food for human consumption, they are essential because this is where you maintain your personal…
July’s Member Photo Monday!
Every Monday is Member Photo Monday where we feature a member photo 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…
Water Supply
I took precautions yet I still contracted Shigella dysenteriae. Most likely this was from consuming fresh fruit from a vendor who washed it with water contaminated with human feces. You cannot take the safety of the water for granted. 9 CFR 416.2(g) shares…
Want a Profitable Herdshare Operation?
We can help you with your herdshare operation paperwork, but you may still have several questions about the ins and outs. Herdshare School is an online course, built to guide you through the business and herdsmanship of launching a raw milk herdshare program.