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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.

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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

Insanitary Condition

By Michael Fisher | October 31, 2018

Dr. Michael Fisher

My definition of insanitary condition is not always my wife’s definition of insanitary condition. Not a problem. In our house, my wife’s opinion rules the day. The same should not be true in an official establishment…

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This article can be found in: Federal News, Food Rights News This article is related to: federal regulations, food freedom, food safety, meat processing, Michael Fisher, poultry, USDA

Adulterated: The Most Significant Term in Food Law

By Michael Fisher | October 3, 2018

Dr. Michael Fisher

In 1991, I entered a graduate program in veterinary pathology. I knew the pathological conditions. Recognizing them under a microscope took practice, but I got there. The same is true of the term “adulterated,” arguably the most significant term in food law…

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This article can be found in: Federal News, Food Rights News This article is related to: federal regulations, food freedom, food safety, meat processing, Michael Fisher, poultry, USDA

The Devil is Always in the Details: A Member’s Question

By Michael Fisher | September 9, 2018

Understanding FSIS compliance is a challenging component of farming, and oftentimes can be confusing. Recently, an FTCLDF member had a question regarding the 20,000 exemption for poultry. Dr. Fisher provided a thoughtful, thorough response, and we thought it would be helpful….

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This article can be found in: Federal News, Food Rights News, State Laws and Regulations This article is related to: federal regulations, food freedom, food safety, meat processing, Michael Fisher, poultry

Understanding FSIS Language

By Michael Fisher | September 5, 2018

Dr. Michael Fisher

Fall 1979. I received the book list for my first semester classes in veterinary college. Top of the list: Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary. That first year, I opened this book more than any other. Regulatory agencies, like medicine, have their own language. Unless you understand that language, you do not know what you are talking….

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This article can be found in: Federal News, Food Rights News, State Laws and Regulations This article is related to: federal regulations, food freedom, food safety, meat processing, Michael Fisher, poultry

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