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Suzanne Sisk

New USDA Mandate to Test Dairy Cattle for Avian Flu Despite No Evidence HPAI is Foodborne

By Suzanne Sisk | May 13, 2024

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced that all dairy cattle must be tested for HPAI prior to moving across state lines. The USDA order requires a negative test from an approved National Animal Health Laboratory. A number of recent reports have raised concerns about highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) spreading […]

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This article can be found in: Federal News This article is related to: APHIS, avian flu, dairy, foodborne illness, mandatory, milk, raw milk, testing, USDA

May’s Member Monday!

By Suzanne Sisk | May 6, 2024

The first Monday of every month is Member Monday where we feature a member photo or video on our Instagram and Facebook pages. Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund is proud of our members, and we take great pleasure in highlighting their operations and the awesome work they are conducting in sustainable farming, animal husbandry, artisanal…

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This article can be found in: Member Monday, Member Photo Monday, Membership This article is related to: FTCLDF Members, grassfed, grassfed beef, grassfed lamb, member benefits, Member Monday, Member Photo Monday, Missouri, pastured pork, regenerative agriculture

FTCLDF’s 24-Hour Emergency Hotline Did Not Cool Off in Winter 2024  

By Suzanne Sisk | April 29, 2024

  Our member survey consistently shows our 24-Hour Emergency Hotline is one of the services our members value most. The hotline is available 24-hours in the event of a farm raid, surprise visit, inspection, or short-term notice regarding a member’s farm, ranch, homestead, cottage food business, or buying club. We always have an attorney on-call […]

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This article can be found in: Farm Raids, Litigation This article is related to: custom meat, farm raid, food freedom, food laws, herdshares, hotline, legal help, legal representation, lgd, livestock, Michigan, raw milk, raw milk laws, state law

February’s Member Monday!

By Suzanne Sisk | February 12, 2024

The Gateway Farm

The first Monday of every month is Member Monday where we feature a member photo or video on our Instagram and Facebook pages. Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund is proud of our members, and we take great pleasure in highlighting their operations and the awesome work they are conducting in sustainable farming, animal husbandry, artisanal…

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This article can be found in: Member Monday, Member Photo Monday, Membership This article is related to: birch, birch syrup, FTCLDF Members, grassfed beef, maple, maple syrup, member benefits, Member Monday, Member Photo Monday, pastured eggs, pastured poultry, regenerative agriculture, Vermont

2024 Membership Drive Is Feb. 1 – Mar. 15: It’s a Great Time to Join!

By Suzanne Sisk | February 1, 2024

Have you been thinking about joining our community? It’s a great time to join! If you or someone you love is an independent farmer, cottage food producer, chef, or concerned consumer, take advantage of all the great discounts, offers, and prizes during our 2024 Membership Drive!  TIP: Look for our advertisement in the Stockman Grass […]

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This article can be found in: Events, Membership, Press Room This article is related to: consumer member, farmer member, food freedom, FTCLDF member, FTCLDF Members, homestead member, hotline, join, member benefits, membership

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