Update on Grassway Organics, the Wisconsin dairy farm and FTCLDF member seeking an injunction against the Wisconsin Department of Trade and Consumer Protection: On September 29, 2026, FTCLDF shared its press release about actions taken against FTCLDF member Grassway Organics and its lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). DATCP […]
Business harmed without evidence and without due process
Here at FTCLDF, we have been very concerned lately about farm and food producers being shut down or having their business severely harmed, without any evidence of wrongdoing, often simply through a press release or press article. If the federal, state, or local government acts against a farm, ranch, or food producer that harms their […]
Supreme Court decision favors the Monsanto Company
On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision negating the possibility of lawsuits against pesticide producer Monsanto Company under state failure-to-warn laws. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has previously considered the use of glyphosate-based pesticides such as Monsanto’s Roundup and has concluded the chemical compound to be safe. The International Agency […]
A Win for Local Food: Maine Expands Food Sovereignty Rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/24/2025 Contact: Alexia Kulwiec, Executive Director [email protected] 773.490.4063 A Win for Local Food: Maine Expands Food Sovereignty Rights Court case leads to stronger protections for local food sales Augusta, ME – Effective today, Maine LD 124 significantly strengthens the Maine Food Sovereignty Act. Prompted in part by a lawsuit filed by Farm-to-Consumer […]
Primer: Impact of Government Regulation of Food on Consumers
We Defend Consumers, Too! Here at Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, our mission is to protect, defend, and broaden the rights and viability of independent farmers, artisanal food producers, and their consumers. We recognize that consumers are an essential part of the food system. The legal representation we provide and policy work we do is all […]