February is Black History Month, and as February comes to a close, we at FTCLDF are reflecting on the history of discrimination in America’s farming communities, what is being done about repairing the damage it caused, and what has yet to be done. Today, according to the latest U.S. agricultural census, approximately 1.4% of American […]
Organization News
2023 Accomplishments Prove There’s Strength in Numbers
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) is so grateful to our supporters, allies and members, who work hard every day to make improvements to the U.S. food system. In 2023 we had some important successes along with some continuing challenges and frustrations with government policies that impede the viability of independent operations engaged in providing locally […]
FTCLDF Welcomes Peter Ruddock as New Board President
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) Board of Directors recognizes the service of Immediate Past President Joe Ramagli and extends a warm welcome to Peter Ruddock to the head of the organization. To the position of President, Ruddock brings his passion for sustainable food and all things that strengthen local food economies. Ruddock is the creator […]
Hear FTCLDF’s Christine Dzujna Sunday Morning on ‘For the People’ Radio Show!
Our own Legal Specialist, Christine Dzujna, will talk about the work of Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund in the first segment this Sunday on the award-winning ‘For the People’ radio program. Christine was interviewed at the recent CT-NOFA (Northeast Organic Farmers Association) conference. If you’ve been wondering about the organization, Christine will discuss the role of FTCLDF […]
FTCLDF Welcomes Back Tenacious Litigator with a Heart for Farmers
Attorney Suzy Israel has a heart for farmers and the fierce determination of an experienced public defender. As a litigator for Farm-to-Consumer Defense Fund (FTCLDF) for more than five years, Israel defended the rights of independent farmers against the government. In 2021 she took a year off from the law to tackle another challenge, restoring […]