Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund

Protecting, defending, and broadening the rights and viability of independent farmers, artisanal food producers, and their consumers.

Sponsor our work

FTCLDF depends on the generosity of our supporters to continue the work protecting independent farmers, ranchers, and food producers.

Whether you are interested in supporting a specific program or joining us at one of the most celebrated food and nutrition events of the year, there are several ways to make a meaningful contribution.

Support FTCLDF at Wise Traditions

Wise Traditions is the Weston A. Price Foundation’s annual conference bringing together educators, practitioners, and food advocates for in-depth programming on nutrition, health, and traditional food systems. This year’s conference takes place October 16–18, 2026 at the Omni Shoreham in Washington D.C. Learn more at wisetraditions.org.

FTCLDF will be in attendance and is hosting fundraising breakfasts on all three days of the conference. To make these events a success, we are looking for sponsors to join us. Each sponsorship level includes recognition and benefits as described below.

To commit to sponsoring FTCLDF at Wise Traditions, complete the pledge form and send it to [email protected].

Sponsorship Tiers

Real Food Legal Defender — $2,500
1. Up to 10 tickets to the Fundraising Breakfast (available all three days)
2. Name/logo on printed menus and the FTCLDF website
3. Your sponsorship in email newsletters and FTCLDF social media
4. Literature or product sample display at the breakfast
5. Sponsor banner placement at breakfasts

Friend of Real Food — $2,000
• Up to 8 tickets to the Fundraising Breakfast (available all three days)
• Benefits 2 and 3 listed above

Friend of Small Farmers — $1,000
• Up to 6 tickets to the Fundraising Breakfast (available all three days)
• Benefit #2 listed above

Food Freedom Defender — $500 (Unlimited spots)
• Up to 4 tickets to the Fundraising Breakfast (available all three days)
• Benefits #2 listed above

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A message from our Executive Director

Our Sponsors

Hear from our members

As a farmer working through regulatory challenges with VDACS, FTCLDF has been a helpful partner in understanding my rights and options. Their guidance has given me a clearer path forward and confidence as I navigate a complicated system. It’s reassuring to know there’s an organization focused on protecting farmers and direct-to-consumer agriculture.
Elizabeth Riffle
Elizabeth RiffleWest Virginia
We joined FTCDF by personal recommendation from Joel Salatin after an outbreak of avian influenza caused the government to euthanize hundreds of birds on our property without warning. We are totally volunteer run and the death of so many birds ruined community morale and shut our farm down for a full quarantine. Joining this organization has given us peace of mind in knowing that in the case that something like that ever comes to light again, we will know where to turn and be supported.
Iva Steffens
Iva SteffensSouth Carolina
I appreciate you helping our practical need of knowing whether we had to wash our eggs legally or not! The answer was very comprehensive and it allows me to answer the question about whether our eggs actually need to be washed!
Judith Letorneau
Judith LetorneauNew Hampshire
Thank you Christine at Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund for helping me get started on the road to herd shares. It's been an easy process, very helpful, very informative. I'm happy that I found somewhere to go for legal advice regarding herd shares and milking. Thank you for the education and for providing farmers like myself a way to exercise the ability to share our produce and milk with others that are in search of real food.
Yahaira Thompson
Yahaira ThompsonVirginia

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