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Primer: Impact of Government Regulation of Food on Consumers
We Defend Consumers, Too! Here at Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, our mission is to protect, defend, and broaden the rights and viability of independent farmers, artisanal food producers, and their consumers. We recognize that consumers are an essential part of the food system. The legal representation we provide and policy work we do is all […]
A Zoning and Local Ordinance Primer
Introduction to Zoning & Local Ordinances Property zoning and local ordinance requirements, applicable to agricultural and food production uses, often prove to be among the most challenging issues our farmer and producer members face. When assessing your future business goals, it is a good idea to begin by examining your local municipality’s zoning and other […]
Egg Production Legal Primer
Laws and regulations addressing egg sales for small producers are governed at the national level by the Federal Egg Rule. Many states further restrict or regulate egg production and sales to address key areas of production including safety, registration, grading, and more. This primer will offer an overview of the federal rules and then address the various […]
Meatshare Primer
Meatshare refers to the situation when a consumer purchases a live animal, a portion of a live animal, or a portion of a herd of live animals directly from the producer. Once the animal is slaughtered, the consumer receives their promised share, such as meat from a quarter or half of the animal. Similar to a […]
Cottage Food Business Primer
My favorite products at local farm stands and farmers markets (besides the bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables, of course!) are the delicious baked goods and jarred concoctions crafted from the fresh ingredients, and not insignificant labor, of neighboring producers. The sweet and sticky fruit jams and jellies, the delicate and fragrant herb scones, the […]
TAKE ACTION: Farm Bill Update
While the House version of the Farm Bill remains in limbo after its defeat on the floor, the Senate is moving ahead with its own version. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) worked together and released a draft bill last…
TAKE ACTION: The Farm Bill
Every five years, Congress passes a Farm Bill—a massive piece of legislation that covers crop subsidies, food stamps, conservation, energy policy on ethanol and renewables, and more. Fundamentally, the Farm Bill is about continuing and promoting the current Agribusiness model, supporting…
Action Alerts
Do you have an Action Alert for your state? Contact us HERE. Want to receive the twice monthly News Digest plus federal and your state action alerts in your inbox? Sign up HERE. 2025 U.S. November 17 – Join the LOCAL Foods Week of Action!FL July 9 – Hearing 7/10: Act Now to Oppose Proposed […]
PRIME on the Menu for Virginia Thanks to Congressman Rob Wittman
Congressman Rob Wittman has signed onto a bill that will encourage more local production and processing of meat in Virginia. The PRIME Act, H.R. 3187 (Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption), was