In October of 2024, one of our members reached out for help with a zoning notice she’d received from her Michigan city. The notice claimed she’d been raising chickens without a permit, violating the city’s chicken ordinance. The notice called for Kathy to remove her chickens from her property. The thing is, Kathy had a […]
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2025 Membership Drive Is Feb. 1 – Mar. 15: It’s a Great Time to Join!
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, rancher, cottage food maker, chef, or concerned consumer, take advantage of all the great discounts, offers, and prizes during our 2025 Membership Drive! TIP: Look for our advertisement in the Stockman […]
February’s Member Monday!
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…
Member Survey Says…
Thank you to all the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) members who participated in the recent survey. Your response helps us to better serve you. Our members are made up of farmers, homesteaders, cottage food and beverage producers, food buying clubs, and concerned consumers. 2024 Member Survey Replies Our members’ top three favorite member benefits are: Possible […]
July 4 Marks 17 Years of Work for Food Freedom
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund was founded on July 4, 2007 to protect Food Freedom. In the beginning, we defined Food Freedom as the rights of farmers and consumers to engage in direct commerce with each other without interference. Today, FTCLDF works to protect, defend, and broaden the rights and viability of independent farms and ranches, […]