Curious about the RFID tag mandate? In this two-page explainer, Alexia Kulwiec of FTCLDF describes the issues, the concerns, and the status of U.S. regulation. Read It
Resources
A Zoning and Local Ordinance Primer
Introduction to Zoning & Local Ordinances Property zoning and local ordinance requirements, applicable to agricultural and food production uses, often prove to be among the most challenging issues our farmer and producer members face. When assessing your future business goals, it is a good idea to begin by examining your local municipality’s zoning and other […]
Egg Production Legal Primer
Laws and regulations addressing egg sales for small producers are governed at the national level by the Federal Egg Rule. Many states further restrict or regulate egg production and sales to address key areas of production including safety, registration, grading, and more. This primer will offer an overview of the federal rules and then address the various […]
Introduction to the Updated Red Meat Map & Chart
In 1967 Congress passed the Wholesome Meat Act, Public Law 90-201, amending the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA). The act expanded the federal government’s authority over meat slaughter and processing to intrastate commerce but did create exemptions from the requirement that an inspector be present when slaughtering is taking place. The Wholesome Meat Act allowed the “uninspected” slaughter of meat animals at a custom facility as long as the owner…
Meatshare Primer
Meatshare refers to the situation when a consumer purchases a live animal, a portion of a live animal, or a portion of a herd of live animals directly from the producer. Once the animal is slaughtered, the consumer receives their promised share, such as meat from a quarter or half of the animal. Similar to a […]