The raw milk bill has gotten stalled in Committee. The Texas Medical Association is lobbying hard to kill it, and they have convinced several Committee members…
Update on Texas Local Foods Bills
With nine bills before the Texas Legislature, the next ten weeks are going to be extremely busy. You won’t be able to take action on…
Action Alert (Texas): Cottage Foods Bill Gets a Hearing on Wednesday, March 27
Thank you to everyone who has called, written their legislators, registered or testified at a hearing, or joined us at the Citizens Lobbying Day! Our…
Agribusiness Wins on Continuing Resolution – But Our Fight Continues
Agribusiness wins on the Continuing Resolution. But, with your help, we will be back for the next round! Thank you to everyone who called…
Press Release (Texas): DSHS Better Communications Bill and Fair Property Tax Bill Hearings
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…
Action Alert: Tell your Senator to vote YES on Tester Amendments!
Speak up for farmers, not agribusiness. As we alerted you yesterday, Monsanto and Agribusiness companies have managed to insert two dangerous provisions into…
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Dump Monsanto and Agribusiness Riders
Monsanto and Agribusiness companies have managed to insert two dangerous provisions into the Continuing Resolution (“CR”) that is about to be voted on by the…
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…
USDA Has Issued New Proposed Rule for Country of Origin Labeling
USDA has issued a new proposed rule for Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) – and it’s good! As background: COOL was mandated in the 2008 Farm…