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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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 […]
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…
Small Scale Raw Almonds Under Attack in U.S.; European Imports Unregulated
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 […]