Our member survey consistently shows our 24-Hour Emergency Hotline is one of the services our members value most. The hotline is available 24-hours in the event of a farm raid, surprise visit, inspection, or short-term notice regarding a member’s farm or related farm business. We always have an attorney on-call who can be on the […]
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Members-Only Webinar: Protecting Your Livestock Guardian Dogs
Many of our members use Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) to protect their livestock, like poultry flocks and sheep herds. This one’s for you! In this live webinar, hear from our own Senior Litigation Counsel, Suzy Israel. Suzy will discuss the ongoing assault on the use of Livestock Guardian Dogs. She has handled a number of cases for us at FTCLDF involving alleged ordinance…
2023 Membership Drive Starts Feb. 1: Discounts, Prizes, and More!
Have you been thinking about joining our community, or know someone who might benefit from membership, like an independent farmer, cottage food producer, chef, or concerned consumer? Our annual Membership Drive is a great time to join! From February 1 through March 15, 2023, we are offering some great discounts, prizes, and extras to our […]
Law Clerk Wanted: Help Our Farmers Grow!
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…
Top 5 Legal Trends in 2023 for Small Farmers and Artisanal Food Producers
We can’t believe 2022 is almost in the rearview mirror! FTCLDF accomplished a great deal last year on behalf of our members and we invite you to read more about our work in 2022. We are ready to face 2023 with the same determination to address the barriers and struggles our members face. Looking ahead […]