2011 Action Alerts
March 7: Update on Texas Legislative Session
February 24: Genetically engineered crops may be linked to a dangerous new pathogen!
February 18: Animal ID Update: USDA plans to propose new rules
February 8: Texans - Please join us for the Family Farms and Local Foods Day!
February 1: Listen in: Radio show Saturday, Feb. 5th, 7-9 pm Central
February 1: Tell President Obama to say NO to genetically engineered alfalfa!
January 16: Tell USDA to Reject GE Alfalfa!
January 14: Check out What's Happening in Texas!
January 11: Raw Milk is Under Attack in Texas!
2010 Action Alerts
December 30: Help Keep up the Fight to Protect Independent Farmers and Consumers!
December 21: House Passes Food Safety Bill with the Tester-Hagan Amendment
December 20: Food Safety Bill Takes Another Twist
December 17: USDA Advisory Committee Appointed
December 17: Food Safety Bill Future Unclear
December 7: The Fight Over the Food Safety Bill - and the Tester-Hagan Amendment - Continues!
December 1: New Questions About the Food Safety Bill
November 29: Food Safety Bill Scheduled for a Vote This Evening
November 22: Agribusiness Shows Its True Colors!
November 18: Good News on the Food Safety Bill
November 17: Keep Up the Calls to Protect Local Farmers!
November 15: Action Alert: Save Local Food Sources!
November 10: Tell USDA to Rein in the Meatpackers and Stand Up for Family Farmers!
November 8: Texas Raw Milk Bill Filed - Call Your Representative Now!
September 17: Tell your Senators to protect local food sources by exempting small producers from S. 510!
August 5: USDA Announces 3 More Public Meetings About Animal ID!
June 22: July 1: Public Meeting to be Held in Fort Worth About Animal ID
June 15: Save Local Food Sources!
June 6: USDA Announces More Public Meetings About Animal ID
May 27: Stop Genetically Engineered Alfalfa!
May 15: Opportunities for Texans to Speak Up
May 6: FDA Seeks Comments on Produce Safety Standards
May 4: FARFA Sends Letter to USDA and Regulatory Working Group
April 29: USDA Schedules Public Meetings on Animal ID
April 19: Food Safety Listening Session in San Antonio on April 27, 2010
April 7: Protect Local Food Sources! Tell your Senators to exempt small-scale and direct-marketing producers from S. 510.
February 5: USDA announces it is dropping NAIS and re-focusing on a new interstate program
February 2: Tell USDA not to approve genetically engineered alfalfa!
January 19: Protect Local Food Sources - Call Your Senators!