Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund
Protecting, defending, and broadening the rights and viability of independent farmers, artisanal food producers, and their consumers.
Resources
State-by-State Map & Chart Laws
Check out our maps and charts breaking down laws impacting the production of food across the U.S.
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Policy & Legislation
These resources cover the latest ag policies, and can aid you in your own efforts to make our food system more fair and free for everyone.
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Cottage & Homemade Food
These resources will prepare you to produce food products in your home (or “cottage”) in your state.
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Dairy & Herdshares
Have a question about your cows’ health or how to make a herdshare agreement legal? These resources are a great place to start.
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Diversified Regen Farming
Adding a new income stream to your operation? These resources cover ownership models and more.
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Farm & Ranch Business
Our team of legal experts has compiled resources to help your farm, ranch, or food business be successful and compliant.
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Meat & Meatshares
These resources cover many of the legal factors to be aware of when processing animals and selling meat direct-to-market.
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Pastured Poultry & Eggs
These resources provide an overview of federal laws and common state laws.
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Ranching
This roundup of resources is specifically tailored for folks raising livestock.
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Urban Ag & Produce
Use these resources to shape your business structure and keep your production safe and secure from the law.
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Zoning & Livestock Guardians
These resources cover zoning and local ordinance requirements, as well as the use of Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) to protect livestock.
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Directory
This directory lists publications and other organizations that seem to align with the mission of FTCLDF.
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