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Appeal Court Finds EPA “Shirked Its Duties” in Glyphosate Cancer Ruling

By Alexia Kulwiec | July 13, 2022

According to a recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not follow its own guidelines to protect citizens and the environment from the toxic effects of glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide). Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) has long held that government agencies must only act […]

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This article can be found in: Litigation This article is related to: Bayer, cancer, EPA, glyphosate, litigation, Monsanto lawsuit, roundup

July’s Member Monday!

By Amelia Martin | July 1, 2022

chicken American flag, planting veggies, ducks in a pool, baby cowboy

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

Federal Appeals Court Upholds FDA’s Raw-Butter Ban

By Alexia Kulwiec | June 15, 2022

Campaign for Raw Food

A recent appellate court decision means that butter made from unpasteurized milk or cream (i.e. raw butter) still cannot be sold across state lines. On June 10, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected an appeal challenging the legality of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations prohibiting interstate […]

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This article can be found in: Litigation This article is related to: FDA lawsuit, litigation, Mark McAfee, raw butter, raw milk, unpasteurized

June’s Member Monday

By Suzanne Sisk | June 6, 2022

The first Monday of each month is Member Monday where we feature a member photo or video on our Instagram and Facebook pages. Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) 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 production, and homesteading. […]

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This article can be found in: Member Monday, Uncategorized This article is related to: FTCLDF Members, grassfed, grassfed beef, grassfed lamb, jako farm, Member Monday, pastured pork, pastured poultry, raw milk

Farm-to-Consumer Raw Milk Sales Legalized in Georgia; Bill Signed by Governor Kemp

By Christine Dzujna | May 27, 2022

Unpasteurized, “raw” milk is now legal in the state of Georgia for human consumption. Georgia’s legislature successfully passed a bill that allows the sale of unpasteurized, “raw” milk, and it has now been signed into law by Governor Kemp. While Georgians were previously able to purchase raw milk as pet food, sales for human consumption […]

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This article can be found in: State Laws and Regulations This article is related to: consumer rights, farmers, farmers markets, farming, Georgia, raw butter, raw ice cream, raw milk, raw milk bills, raw milk laws, state legislation

Upcoming Members-Only Webinar – Making a Difference: How to Bring About Changes in Food Policy

By Christine Dzujna | May 20, 2022

Live on Zoom at 1 p.m. EST, Thursday, May 26. MEMBERS: If you cannot attend live, you can watch the replay of this webinar at a later date by LOGGING IN to your member profile and navigating to Member Resources. Webinar Details We host our second, live members-only webinar of the year, “Making a Difference: How […]

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News, Litigation, Petitions, State Laws and Regulations, Uncategorized This article is related to: consumer rights, cottage foods, farmers, food policy, food rights, FTCLDF member, member resources, policy change, webinar

Connecticut Cottage Foods Get a Major Boost

By Christine Dzujna | May 12, 2022

Connecticut home cooks, bakers, and artisan food producers are celebrating the opportunity to expand their operations!  Senate Bill No. 187 (Public Act No. 22) has been signed by Governor Ned Lamont. The amended law will allow a 100% increase – from $25,000 to $50,000 – in annual revenue earned by a producer from the sale […]

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News, State Laws and Regulations, State News This article is related to: baked goods, Connecticut, cottage foods, farmers markets, food, homestead, homesteader, jelly, small business

April Jones and Peter Ruddock Join Our Board of Directors

By Amelia Martin | May 10, 2022

April Jones Bio Pic

The board and staff at Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) are very pleased to announce our two newest board members, April Jones and Peter Ruddock. “Please join me in welcoming Peter and April to our board. Both are strong advocates for regenerative farming and locally produced food and are passionate about healthy food. They will […]

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This article can be found in: Member Monday This article is related to: board of directors, FTCLDF, FTCLDF Members, organization

FDA Ban on Raw Butter Could Affect Other Raw Foods

By Suzanne Sisk | April 8, 2022

Campaign for Raw Food

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…

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This article can be found in: Federal News, Food Rights News, Litigation This article is related to: FDA, FDA lawsuit, federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, food safety, FTCLDF Cases, legislation, raw butter

April’s Member Monday!

By Suzanne Sisk | April 4, 2022

Fawn Crossing Farms

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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