Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund monitors, advises, and works to influence hundreds of food freedom bills and policies across the country that align with our mission. We have been tracking their progress and engaging with legislators and our members to lend our support to those efforts that seek to expand food freedom. We will be offering legislative […]
2023 State Legislative Session Summary Shows Progress for Food Freedom
The 2023 state legislative session resulted in the passing of a number of laws relevant to the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund’s mission, and of impact to our members and their food production operations. Some state sessions remain active, so there may yet be more laws to come, but we wanted to take this opportunity to give […]
A Zoning and Local Ordinance Primer
Introduction to Zoning & Local Ordinances Property zoning and local ordinance requirements, applicable to agricultural and food production uses, often prove to be among the most challenging issues our farmer and producer members face. When assessing your future business goals, it is a good idea to begin by examining your local municipality’s zoning and other […]
State Food and Food Safety Bills Passed in 2022 Are a Mixed Bag
State legislative sessions are currently active and at FTCLDF we are monitoring a number of bills relevant to our mission, and of interest to our members and their food production operations. The following are food and food safety bills that were passed in the 2022 legislative session and the implications of each: Connecticut Connecticut passed […]
Egg Production Legal Primer
Laws and regulations addressing egg sales for small producers are governed at the national level by the Federal Egg Rule. Many states further restrict or regulate egg production and sales to address key areas of production including safety, registration, grading, and more. This primer will offer an overview of the federal rules and then address the various […]