I’d been selling grass-fed meat products for several years and had never had any issues with the USDA. Until one day, I received a phone call from a distraught lady about the photo of our meat that I had posted online. The image was a big pile of meat that had “not for sale” written on…
Introduction to the Raw Milk Map
Raw milk laws differ from state to state, due in part to the federal ban on the interstate transport of raw milk for human consumption. This raw milk map and chart reflect the statutes, regulations, and court cases in effect as of…
Your Farm Does Not Look Like a Farm
A few years ago, Jacob and his wife Danielle bought a twenty-acre parcel that had been previously vacant. They immediately set to work. This was backbreaking labor, but it was worth it. Now they had a farm. A real farm. Unfortunately, the county assessor disagreed…
The Case of Embargoed Goat Milk Gelato
Who screams for ice cream? We all scream for ice cream—especially artisan goat milk gelato, made in small batches by Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) member Lisa Black. Lisa’s Agriculture Department inspector was screaming, too, but not in a good way. He was under…
Giving Tuesday!
During the next 24 hours of Giving Tuesday, people around the world will come together to celebrate generosity and make an impact. Will you be one of them?