Current federal law requires farmers who raise and sell meat livestock to use either a USDA-inspected slaughterhouse facility or a state-inspected facility that meets the USDA…
Texas Collecting Comments on Raw Milk
The Texas Department of State Health Services has announced that it plans to make changes to the regulations that govern raw milk. The agency has NOT…
Stop the Bayer-Monsanto Merger
As you have probably heard, Bayer and Monsanto want to merge – creating the world’s largest Agribusiness company. This massive company would have an unprecedented level…
Texans oppose Monsanto-Bayer merger
TAKE ACTION: Make a Direct Request to AG Ken Paxton Thank you to everyone who signed on to our letter urging Texas Attorney General…
Want local meat? Tell Congress to pass the PRIME Act
As consumer desire for local, grass-fed meat grows, it’s increasingly difficult for farmers to meet the demand due to a shortage of government-inspected slaughterhouses. The…
Recovering from Hurricane Harvey: Time-Sensitive Info
While Hurricane Harvey tracks inland, the flooding continues in Beaumont, Port Arthur, and towns near its second landfall. Many of our members across southeast Texas are…
A Message to Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Harvey. We know that some of you are facing terrible losses of animals, crops, or your…
Support Fair Taxes for Small Farmers
The issue of property taxes, while not fun, is vital for many farmers. Small farmers who have been denied agricultural valuation of their land face thousands…
FARFA’s comments to USDA on animal ID
In response to USDA’s request for public comment on possible expansion of animal identification requirements, FARFA spearheaded an organizational sign on letter. Forty organizations submitted…
Tell USDA What You Think About Animal ID
USDA has held 9 meetings across the country on the topic of “animal disease traceability.” At most, there were relatively small turnouts – perhaps 30-40 people…