New Law Reaffirms the Right to Farm and Grants Freedom from Government Overreach
PARIS, VA—July 1, 2014—The bill, HB 268 (SB 51), becomes law in Virginia today, protecting certain activities at agricultural operations from local regulation. This statewide non-partisan legislation was driven by grassroots organizations and individuals in
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June 17, the Next Battle of Yorktown!
Fighting for Property Rights in York County
The American Revolution effectively ended with the surrender of British troops at Yorktown in 1781, liberating thirteen sovereign states from the tyranny of rule without representation. Now the York County Board of Supervisors is poised to usurp the property rights of
Precedent Setting Agriculture Bill Signed by Governor Terry McAuliffe
“Boneta Bill” Cuts Regulations, Frees Family Farms Up to Prosper
Falls Church, VA—(March 10, 2014)—Virginia Senate Bill 51 (SB51), a landmark bill creating more economic opportunities and decreasing regulations for Virginia’s family farms was signed last Thursday by Governor Terry McAuliffe. The new law takes effect
Virginia Task Force Results in New On-Farm Activities Bill
FTCLDF Members Appear Before Virginia Supreme Court
York County oyster farmers Anthony Bavuso and Greg Garrett had their respective cases argued before the Virginia Supreme Court on October 28. In each case, York County Zoning Administrator J. Mark Carter and other county officials were appealing rulings from