Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund regularly tracks federal, state and local laws and regulations, as it works to change laws to support rather than hinder the ability of smaller, independent producers to grow, produce, and sell food locally in their communities. The current system of food regulation in the United States sorely needs more scale-appropriate regulation. […]
FTCLDF’s Policy Primer
In addition to tracking federal, state, and local laws and regulations (see our Policy Tracker here), Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund works with legislators, policy coalitions, and advocacy groups to change policy to support rather than hinder the ability of smaller, independent producers to grow, produce and sell food locally in their communities. FTCLDF will continue […]
Printable H5-N1 Testing Questionnaire
In June of 2024, the FDA recommended more testing of dairy cows and raw milk for the H5-N1 avian flu virus. This printable form can help you gather the information you’ll need if an inspector calls or visits your farm. Download form
Farm Organizational Structure Primer
Starting a farm or ranch business? This resource provides information on the different business organizational structures available. You can use it as a guide to help you choose and create a formal business entity. It will also help direct you to the proper state agencies to get more information on your state’s rules and filing […]
Breakfast Fundraisers at Wise Traditions 2022
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…