This Members Only webinar on December 7 features guest presenter Mike Badger from American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA). We will spend some time: Walking through the recent updates made to our online poultry map and chart that better reflect the poultry exemption regulations in each…
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Members-Only Webinar: The Farm Bill
We will give an overview and high-level introduction of the Farm Bill, the multiple bills that comprise the legislation, and the process that goes into pulling it all together; Policy efforts related to the Farm Bill and the priorities we believe are of most importance; How you can get involved with advocacy efforts…
Members-Only Webinar: Which Business Structure Is Best for Your Farm or Cottage Food Company?
Choosing the best business structure for a farm, cottage food company, or food hub is a good way to strengthen your business and to defend yourself if a problem with your food business arises. We’re bringing in an expert from Northeast Legal Food Hub to…
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 […]