Published January 24, 2022 The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance joins our allies in conducting a COOL Week of Action, January 24-28! Organizations across…
Which Texas Legislative candidates care about local food & farmers?
Published January 18, 2022 In anticipation of the upcoming Texas primary election, FARFA has developed a candidate questionnaire for individuals running for the Texas…
Join us at the TOFGA Conference: Jan. 27-29, 2022
Visit FARFA in the exhibit hall during TOFGA’s 2022 Conference, held this year in Georgetown, Texas. The event offers three days of in-depth workshops and learning…
Texas drafts changes to farmers’ market regulations
Published December 16, 2021 The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has posted draft changes to the regulations governing farmers markets and cottage…
Can we please just know what country our meat comes from?
Published December 14, 2021 You may have noticed that the labels on many foods in the grocery store include what country the food comes from. However,…
Job Opening: Part-time administrative assistant
Published November 2, 2021 Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance and its sister organization, the Council for Healthy Food Systems, are looking for a part-time administrative assistant…
Tell USDA that lab-raised meat cells need to be clearly labeled
Published November 1, 2011 The USDA has announced plans to adopt rules about the labeling of lab-raised cells that originally came from animals. The agency’s description…
FARFA reacts to Houston’s move to limit cottage foods
Published October 11, 2021 The City of Houston recently began requiring cottage foods operators to purchase a Temporary Food Dealer’s Permit to sell foods at certain…
Tell your legislators to support healthy soils!
Published October 1, 2021 Along with tackling redistricting, the Texas Legislature is using the current Special Session to decide how to spend money from…
Read FARFA’s Testimony on the Use of Custom Slaughterhouses
Published on September 28, 2021 The USDA Advisory Committee on Meat & Poultry began meeting on Monday, Sept. 27, to respond to the USDA’s request…