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Member Survey Says…

By Amelia Martin | December 28, 2022

Member Survey

Thank you to all our members who participated in the recent survey so that we can do more to better serve you. Our members are made up of farmers, homesteaders, other food and beverage producers, food buying clubs, and eaters. Our members’ top three favorite member benefits are: 1. Use of toll-free 24/7 emergency hotline…

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News This article is related to: custom meat, federal legislation, food clubs, food freedom, food rights, FTCLDF Cases, FTCLDF Members, fundraiser, legislation, meat processing, member benefits, milk, raw butter, raw milk

2022 Accomplishments

By Amelia Martin | December 11, 2022

Sunset and haybales

As we prepare to welcome a new year, we would like to celebrate with you the many achievements we have made in the food freedom movement this past year. We love that we get to fight for farmers, artisanal producers, homesteaders, and consumers to increase food freedom across the country. Back in 2007…

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This article can be found in: Federal News, Food Rights News, Fundraising, State News This article is related to: food freedom, food rights, FTCLDF Cases, FTCLDF Members, fundraiser, legislation, member benefits, raw butter

December’s Member Monday!

By Amelia Martin | December 3, 2022

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

Herdshares and Poultry Top FTCLDF October-November Hotline Blotter

By Suzanne Sisk | November 30, 2022

Our member survey consistently shows our 24-Hour Emergency Hotline is one of the services our members value most. The member hotline is available in the event of a 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 phone during […]

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This article can be found in: Farm Raids, Litigation This article is related to: custom meat, farm raid, food freedom, food laws, herdshares, hotline, legal help, legal representation, raw milk, raw milk laws

We Need Your Help: Push to Clarify On-Farm Slaughter Rules

By Alexia Kulwiec | November 10, 2022

Sheep in field

The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund has joined an effort to clarify federal law as it relates to on-farm animal slaughter rules and we need your help! This issue arose early in 2022 when we became aware that the federal Food Safety and Inspection Service…

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This article can be found in: Action Alerts, Federal News This article is related to: Action Alerts, custom meat, federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, food laws, legal, legislation, meat processing, small farm, small grower

November’s Member Monday!

By Amelia Martin | November 7, 2022

Ginger, lilac, ghee, broth

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

Members-Only Webinar: Food Laws for Canners, Bakers, and Cottage Food Makers

By Amelia Martin | October 26, 2022

Webinar graphic - canning

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…

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This article can be found in: Events This article is related to: federal legislation, federal regulations, food clubs, food freedom, food safety, FSMA, legislation, member benefits, state legislation, USDA, webinar

Breakfast Fundraisers at Wise Traditions 2022

By Farm-to-Consumer | October 13, 2022

Breakfast Fundraisers

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…

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This article can be found in: Events, Fundraising This article is related to: food freedom, food rights, fundraiser

October’s Member Monday!

By Amelia Martin | October 4, 2022

Belvedere Farms Collage

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

White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health Coming September 28th

By Christine Dzujna | September 20, 2022

The White House

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…

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This article can be found in: Federal News This article is related to: consumer rights, farmers, farming, federal legislation, FTCLDF Members, legislation

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