(June 11, 2013) Last night, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Farm Bill, S.954. Having failed to reach an agreement on what amendments to debate,…
Texas Local Foods Bills Pass the Legislature!
Three of our local foods bills passed the Senate today, Wednesday, May 22! Now they go to the Governor for signing. THANK YOU to everyone…
Action Alert: Texas Local Foods Bills Go to the Senate
Three local foods bills have been approved by the Texas House and will be considered by the Texas Senate. Two of them – the “cottage foods”…
Texas Animal ID Bill Update
The Animal ID bill has slowed down thanks to your calls and emails, but it has not been stopped. The Senate Administration Committee has approved…
Action Alert (Texas) – Local foods bills on the move!
Three of our local foods bills are moving forward in the Texas House of Representatives! The cottage foods bill, HB 970, passed it first vote on…
Animal ID Vote Record
Below is how the members of the Texas House of Representatives voted on the Animal ID bill, HB 2311. This bill authorizes the state agency…
Action Alert (Texas): Good bills, bad bills – we need your help with both!
Update April 28, 2013: We have good news and bad news from the Texas legislative session. The good news is that seven of our bills…
Texas Animal ID is back!
Contact your State Senator to oppose the Animal ID bill Updated April 28: The Texas Legislature is considering a bill that would authorize the Texas…
Over 200 groups speak up for Country of Origin labeling
On April 2, over 200 organizations sent a letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack to support strong Country of Origin labels. A copy of the letter is…
Action Alert (Texas): Raw Milk and Permit Fee Bills – Hearing on Wednesday, February 27
Two important bills will have a hearing before the Texas House Public Health Committee this Wednesday, February 27. The first bill, HB 46, would allow licensed…