In response to action taken by FTCLDF and some of its members, drafters of the Maine Food Sovereignty Act and the Town of Kenduskeag decided to improve on the relevant laws and make it absolutely crystal clear that the kind of food preparation being done by Kenduskeag Kitchen is covered by the law and was […]
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Help FTCLDF Fight for Food Freedom in Maine
Kenduskeag, Me. (June 12, 2023) – As we reported about six weeks ago, Maine state regulators have shuttered a small home food business serving healthy, prepared meals to one of its rural communities. In support of Kenduskeag Kitchen owner Rhiannon Deschaine and other members, Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) maintains action taken by the State […]
Fighting for Food Freedom in Maine: FTCLDF Lawsuit Asserts the State of Maine Has Violated the Food Sovereignty Act
Kenduskeag, Me. (April 27, 2023) – Maine state regulators have shuttered a small home food business serving healthy, prepared meals to a rural community. Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF), in support of Kenduskeag Kitchen owner Rhiannon Deschaine and other members, maintains the action taken by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) violates […]
2023 Membership Drive Starts Feb. 1: Discounts, Prizes, and More!
Have you been thinking about joining our community, or know someone who might benefit from membership, like an independent farmer, cottage food producer, chef, or concerned consumer? Our annual Membership Drive is a great time to join! From February 1 through March 15, 2023, we are offering some great discounts, prizes, and extras to our […]
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 […]