FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DSHS Better Communications Bill and Fair Property Tax Bill Hearings Bills Would Remove Unnecessary Barriers For Small Farmers Providing Local Food…
Action Alert (Texas): Two Opportunities to Help Local Foods This Week
The Texas legislative session is moving quickly, and there are several ways you can help! Join us at the Capitol on Tuesday for our Local…
Press Release (Texas): Texans Gather at the Capitol to Show Support of Local Farms and Food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Texans Gather at the Capitol to Show Support of Local Farms and Food Citizens Lobbying Day Relies on Strength in Numbers of People…
Press Release: Family Farmers and Organizations Ask FDA for More Time to Analyze New Food Safety Rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Farmers and Organizations Ask FDA for More Time to Analyze New Food Safety Rules Joint Letter Says Comment Period Too Short…
Action Alert (Texas): Raw Milk & Health Permit Fee Bills Heard by Public Health Committee: Next Steps
Last Wednesday’s hearing on the raw milk and permit fees bills went very well, and we had tremendous support from our grassroots. THANK YOU to everyone…
Call for Sign-On’s to Letter Requesting More Time on FDA’s Proposed Rules in Food Safety Modernization Act
Dear colleagues, As you may be aware, the FDA released its long awaited proposed rules on Food Safety Modernization Act on January 4, 2013. Since…
2013 Texas Legislature: House Committees
Please make a special effort to call – and get your friends and family to call – if you live in one of these districts. Note that some…
2013 Texas Legislature: Local Farm and Food Bills
The Texas Legislature is considering several bills to support local farmers and remove some of the barriers for local food systems. Below is a brief description…
Action Alert (Texas): Support Local Food Producers & Local Food Access
The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance is working on several bills that will help increase access to raw milk, reduce property taxes and fees on sustainable…
Animal Disease Traceability – Overview
Just before Christmas 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule on “Animal Disease Traceability.” In brief, the final rule requires official identification…