Small almond growers in the U.S. have been able to sell raw almonds to customers from roadside stands and through internet sales for some time. This is perfect for consumers who desire the benefits of almonds without the impact of pasteurization. Yet the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA seeks to change this. At the […]
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FDA Ban on Raw Butter Could Affect Other Raw Foods
Mark McAfee, owner of Raw Farm by Organic Pastures Dairy, has teamed with Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) to appeal a court ruling that upheld the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ban on the interstate transport, distribution and sales of raw butter. The parties are appealing a May 24, 2021 ruling by U.S…
Upcoming Members-Only Webinar – RED MEAT: Custom Slaughter Legalities and Challenges
We host our first live members-only webinar of the year, “Red Meat: Legalities and Challenges of Custom Slaughter,” on Thursday, March 10 at 10 a.m. PST, 11 a.m. MST, 12 p.m. CST, 1 p.m EST. The webinar features our own long-time farmer member Christopher Simpson of Field of Dreams Farm, and our legal advisor Judith McGeary, as they explore the legalities and challenges of custom slaughter of red meat…
Who Are Our Members?
FTCLDF is committed to helping all of our members nationwide pursue their dreams, from selling nutrient-dense foods off the small family farm, to keeping backyard chickens and a front yard garden, to marketing homemade ferments. Who makes up our members? Hint: they aren’t just raw milk producers! If you can think of it, our members farm, grow, or raise it…
2022 Membership Drive: Discounts, Prizes, and Extras!
As you know, national and state policy supports large operations yet places major obstacles in the way of independent farmers and food producers simply trying to provide healthy locally produced foods to their communities. You can help bridge this gap and participate in paving the way for food freedom. Join our expanding base of farmer, artisanal producer, and consumer members. Membership provides…