Do you have views about Texas’ water resources that you’d like to share with state legislators? Now is your chance. Two committees are each holding interim…
Texas Update: FARFA’s Current Work on Local Food Issues
It’s been a busy summer for local food issues in Texas, between the ongoing developments in the state’s health department crackdown on raw milk, the state’s…
Tell Texas Legislators to Hold Health Department Accountable
As we alerted you earlier this summer, the Texas Department of State Health Services has undertaken a campaign of aggressive enforcement against raw milk farmers and…
The TPP Fight Is Here
President Obama has just officially put Congress on notice that the TPP is coming. To try to counter the opposition to this terrible trade agreement, the…
Harassment of Raw Milk Customers Continues
During the Independence Day weekend, the Harris County Health Department pulled Sheriff’s deputies away from a domestic dispute in order to bust a raw milk…
Raw Milk Situation Continues to Develop
In the wake of the raid on a raw milk drop point in Austin just before Memorial Day Weekend (pictured at right), we’ve received many questions…
Key Senators Cave In to Monsanto
Yesterday, Senator Roberts (R-KS) and Senator Stabenow (D-MI) announced a deal to bring Monsanto’s dream bill to the Senate floor. Your Senators will vote as soon…
Raw Milk Pickup Shut Down by State & City Agents
Health departments in Texas have stepped up their attacks on the public’s right to purchase food directly from farmers, resorting to bringing the police to harass…
FARFA Comments on HARPC Rule 2014
CLICK HERE for a downloadable PDF version of this document. Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD…
FARFA Comments on Produce Rule 2014
CLICK HERE for a downloadable PDF version of this document. Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD…