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FTCLDF and Member File Raw Butter Lawsuit

By Alexia Kulwiec | October 25, 2019

Raw Butter Lawsuit

This week, the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) and one of its members, Mark McAfee of Organic Pastures Dairy, filed suit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Our lawsuit seeks to force…

This article can be found in: Federal News, Food Rights News This article is related to: FDA, FDA lawsuit, federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, food safety, FTCLDF Cases, raw butter

Things I Wish I Knew Before Beginning to Farm

By Katherine Ghantous | March 6, 2019

Beginning to Farm

Over the last few months, we have collected responses from our members and supporters about aspects of farming that they wish they would have known about before they began their journey.

This article can be found in: Food Rights News This article is related to: custom meat, federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, FTCLDF Members, legislation, meat processing, raw milk

Farm Bill Update

By Katherine Ghantous | December 22, 2018

The Farm Bill

The 2018 Farm Bill has been passed by Congress and signed by the President. This massive piece of legislation covers a diverse mix of government programs, everything from environmental protection, farm subsidies, food safety, international trade, and food stamps.

This article can be found in: Federal News This article is related to: Action Alerts, custom meat, federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, legislation, PRIME Act, raw milk

FSMA Deadlines: Are You a “Food Facility”?

By Judith McGeary, Esq. | September 24, 2018

Food Safety Modernization Act

After nearly a decade of congressional debates, regulatory wrangling, and implementation delays, the deadline for compliance of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is now approaching. Thanks to organizations (like FTCLDF!) working for small farmers, artisan producers, and local food consumers, most small-scale producers are exempt from…

This article can be found in: Federal News This article is related to: FDA, federal legislation, food safety, Food Safety Modernization Act, FSMA, legislation

Obtaining Raw Milk in Washington, D.C.

By Julia Strzeszkowski | June 27, 2018

Raw milk

In some states, it is especially difficult for residents to legally obtain fresh raw milk. Here is FTCLDF supporter Julia Strzeszkowski’s story about obtaining raw milk in our nation’s capital and why she went through the hassle…

This article can be found in: Food Rights News, State Laws and Regulations This article is related to: FDA, federal legislation, food freedom, food safety, raw milk, raw milk laws

TAKE ACTION: Farm Bill Update

By Judith McGeary, Esq. | June 11, 2018

While the House version of the Farm Bill remains in limbo after its defeat on the floor, the Senate is moving ahead with its own version. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) worked together and released a draft bill last…

This article can be found in: Action Alerts This article is related to: Action Alerts, custom meat, federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, legislation, PRIME Act, raw milk

TAKE ACTION: The Farm Bill

By Judith McGeary, Esq. | May 9, 2018

Farm Bill

Every five years, Congress passes a Farm Bill—a massive piece of legislation that covers crop subsidies, food stamps, conservation, energy policy on ethanol and renewables, and more. Fundamentally, the Farm Bill is about continuing and promoting the current Agribusiness model, supporting…

This article can be found in: Action Alerts This article is related to: Action Alerts, custom meat, federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, legislation, PRIME Act, raw milk

TOAST GOODBYE TO THE BUTTER BAN – 2018 Fundraiser

By Katherine Ghantous | April 4, 2018

The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund believes consumers have the right to buy products directly from farmers, but the government disagrees. The government has instead chosen to build a veritable wall of laws. These laws prohibit the sale of nutrient-dense foods, torment farmers with unannounced inspections and piles of paperwork, and make it harder for farmers

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This article can be found in: Fundraising This article is related to: FDA, federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, food safety, FTCLDF Cases, raw butter

Dear Congress: Support Local Meat in the Farm Bill

By Farm-to-Consumer | February 6, 2018

Congress will soon be considering the Farm Bill, so it’s time to tell your Representative to support common-sense regulations for local meat production! High-quality local meat can be hard to find, and one of the main reasons is the shortage of inspected slaughterhouses that are accessible to small farmers in many parts of the country.

This article can be found in: Action Alerts, Federal News This article is related to: Action Alerts, federal legislation, food freedom, legislation, PRIME Act, slaughterhouses

What Type of FTCLDF Member Are You?

By Amelia Martin | January 8, 2018

When we began in 2007, FTCLDF only offered two membership types: Farmer and Consumer. Now, we also offer annual memberships for Homesteaders, Artisan Food Producers, and Affiliate Communities. FTCLDF is committed to helping all of our members nationwide pursue their dreams, from selling nutrient-dense foods from the small

This article can be found in: Food Rights News This article is related to: federal legislation, food clubs, food freedom, legislation, member benefits, state legislation

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