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…
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2022 Accomplishments
As we prepare to welcome a new year, we would like to celebrate with you the many achievements we have made in the food freedom movement this past year. We love that we get to fight for farmers, artisanal producers, homesteaders, and consumers to increase food freedom across the country. Back in 2007…
Herdshares and Poultry Top FTCLDF October-November Hotline Blotter
Our member survey consistently shows our 24-Hour Emergency Hotline is one of the services our members value most. The member hotline is available in the event of a 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 phone during […]
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…