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Christine Dzujna

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

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

Introduction to the Updated Red Meat Map & Chart

By Christine Dzujna | January 20, 2022

Red Meat Map January 2022 Update

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…

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This article can be found in: Federal News, State Laws and Regulations, State News This article is related to: custom meat, federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, food rights, food safety, legislation, meat processing, slaughterhouses, state legislation, USDA

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