We partnered with Barn2Door to produce a podcast series that helps independent farmers and ranchers navigate the legal challenges they often face. In this episode, we focus on poultry regulations, how they vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF offers to help producers sell direct-to-consumer.
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Farm Legal Podcast Series #1: Raw Milk Sales Explained
We partnered with Barn2Door to produce a podcast series that helps independent farmers and ranchers navigate the legal challenges they often face. In this episode, we focus on dairy regulations, how they vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF offers to help farmers sell their dairy products direct-to-consumer.
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 […]
Cottage Food Business Primer
My favorite products at local farm stands and farmers markets (besides the bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables, of course!) are the delicious baked goods and jarred concoctions crafted from the fresh ingredients, and not insignificant labor, of neighboring producers. The sweet and sticky fruit jams and jellies, the delicate and fragrant herb scones, the […]
Introduction to the Raw Milk Map
Raw milk laws differ from state to state, due in part to the federal ban on the interstate transport of raw milk for human consumption. This raw milk map and chart reflect the statutes, regulations, and court cases in effect as of…