FARFA and five organizations from across Texas have urged the Texas Department of Agriculture to extend the public comment period on the proposed rules to implement…
Texas Ag Department threatens to undermine the Tester-Hagan Exemption! Are other states next?
In 2010, FARFA led a national coalition, together with the Western Organization of Resource Councils, that succeeded in getting an amendment added to the Food Safety…
After a long wait, FSMA deadlines now loom
After nine years of Congressional debates and regulatory wrangling over the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the deadlines for compliance are now in effect or rapidly…
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…
Time to Roll Back Regulations!
If you’ve followed FARFA’s work for any length of time, you know that a large part of our mission is to eliminate the burdensome regulations standing…
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…
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…
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…
Tester-Hagan Sign On Letter 2014
[CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION OF THIS LETTER] Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852…