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Right to Farm

The Fight Over the Right to Produce Your Own Food

By Pete Kennedy, Esq. | May 20, 2016

FTCLDF was initially formed to protect the rights of farmers and consumers to engage in direct commerce, and that remains a major focus of the organization’s work. In recent years, however, FTCLDF has spent an increasing amount of time and resources fighting for

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News, Pete Kennedy, Esq. This article is related to: food freedom, legislation, Right to Farm, zoning regulations

Bavuso’s Fight for Local Aquaculture in Virginia Continues

By Farm-to-Consumer | February 4, 2016

Anthony Bavuso began oyster farming on his property in York County, Virginia because he wanted to be a producer and saw oysters as a way to help improve

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News, State News This article is related to: Bavuso, FTCLDF Cases, oysters, Right to Farm, Virginia

FTCLDF Member Bavuso Wins Virginia Right to Farm Case

By Farm-to-Consumer | July 18, 2015

In a major victory for Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund member Anthony Bavuso, a York County Poquoson Circuit Court Judge has ruled that the Virginia Right to Farm Act and a state zoning law prohibited York County from requiring Bavuso to obtain a special use permit in order to conduct oyster

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This article can be found in: Press Room, State Laws and Regulations, State News This article is related to: Bavuso, FTCLDF Cases, oysters, Right to Farm, Virginia

FTCLDF Case Updates

By Gary Cox, Esq. | July 17, 2015

The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund General Counsel Gary Cox provides updates on the cases he’s currently handling. Everyone represented in court by the Fund is a member of the organization.

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News, State Laws and Regulations, State News This article is related to: Colorado, food freedom, FTCLDF Cases, Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, overspray, oysters, raw milk, Right to Farm, Texas, Virginia, Washington

FTCLDF Case Updates

By Gary Cox, Esq. | April 14, 2015

The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund’s General Counsel Gary Cox provides the rundown on the cases he’s currently handling. Everyone represented in court by FTCLDF is a member of the organization.

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News, State Laws and Regulations, State News This article is related to: Colorado, food freedom, FTCLDF Cases, Michigan, Ohio, overspray, oysters, raw milk, Right to Farm, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

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