FTCLDF seeks a law clerk to conduct legal research to serve its members and potentially update resources. The law clerk may conduct legal research on a number of agricultural or food law matters as required by its members. This may include…
federal legislation
Member Survey Says…
Thank you to all our members who participated in the recent survey so that we can do more to better serve you. Our members are made up of farmers, homesteaders, other food and beverage producers, food buying clubs, and eaters. Our members’ top three favorite member benefits are: 1. Use of toll-free 24/7 emergency hotline…
We Need Your Help: Push to Clarify On-Farm Slaughter Rules
The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund has joined an effort to clarify federal law as it relates to on-farm animal slaughter rules and we need your help! This issue arose early in 2022 when we became aware that the federal Food Safety and Inspection Service…
Members-Only Webinar: Food Laws for Canners, Bakers, and Cottage Food Makers
Calling all cottage food producers: this upcoming Members-Only Webinar is for you. And just in time for the holidays! In this live webinar, hear from our Artisan Member Gail Weinberger, of Gail’s Cupboard, about her experiences producing a variety of cottage foods. She joins our FTCLDF Board members Peter Ruddock and Baylen Linnekin…
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health Coming September 28th
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) members and followers have a unique insight into the many benefits of food grown and produced locally on land supported by sustainable agricultural practices. We understand how vital it is that our national food system expands beyond industrial food to include healthy and accessible choices to help every community across the country…