The Texas Legislature is considering a record number of bills that impact beekeepers and those concerned about bees & pollinators in our state. Contact your State…
Take Action for Local Food in 2019
Citizen Action Page for the 2019 Texas Legislative Session Do your research Learn about the bills: FARFA has 10 priority bills to support local…
Texas beekeepers surveys
In the 2017 Session, the Texas Beekeepers Association put forward a bill to reform the laws and regulations that govern Texas beekeepers. But while there is…
Endorsements in the 2018 Texas Elections
The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance endorses candidates based on their positions on food and agricultural issues, as well as closely related issues such as…
House votes down the Farm Bill
On Friday, May 18, the House of Representatives voted down the Farm Bill, H.R.2, by a vote on 198-213. Democrats voted against the bill as a…
Survey and Resources for Affected Farmers
The scope of the disaster from Harvey is immense. As we work to try to help the farmers and ranchers affected by Harvey, gathering information is…
Disaster Assistance for Livestock and Poultry
We are cooperating with Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association to develop resources for disaster recovery. Please visit the TOFGA page for extensive information on a…
Raw milk case goes to trial
UPDATE 6/15/17: Victory in Harris County Trial of Raw Milk Courier Negotiations yesterday afternoon with the Harris County, Texas, District Attorney’s Office resulted in dropping all…
Harris County putting raw milk courier on trial
A Texas woman faces a criminal misdemeanor charge for picking up milk from a farm and delivering it to individuals who asked her to do so….
Texas Raw Milk Victory – October 2016
After several months of hostile treatment by agents from the Texas Department of State Health Services, raw milk consumers and their farmers have something to celebrate….