Updated March 1, 2021 Among its many impacts, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the fragility of our food system. In March, grocery store shelves emptied, not…
FARFA’s comments on Texas’ proposed raw milk rules
Published January 11, 2021 In response to the Texas Department of State Health Services’ proposed new rules for the sale of raw milk in…
Good news (mostly) for raw milk in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has published proposed rules for raw milk that make important improvements to the current rules! For those who…
USDA opens new funding program for farmers hurt by COVID
The USDA has launched a second round of COVID-19 relief payments that will hopefully reach more farmers, many of whom were left out of previous aid…
New rules proposed for Texas raw milk
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has drafted new rules for regulating raw milk. This announcement, made on July 14, came without…
We’re keeping up the fight to protect rural aquifers
Last fall, Vista Ridge applied to increase the amount of groundwater it will pump from Milam & Burleson County to ship hundreds of miles away to…
Take Action: Milam & Burleson Counties’ Groundwater Hearing
The Vista Ridge project will pump immense amounts of groundwater from underneath Milam and Burleson Counties, to ship down to San Antonio. This project will promote…
A Closer Look: New Texas Laws for Farmers’ Markets
In our series of reports on new laws that go into effect on September 1, this post focuses on two laws aimed at supporting local farmers’…
Cheers and Jeers: The 2019 TX Legislative Session
The deadline for the Governor to veto bills has passed, so the 2019 Texas legislative session is finally truly wrapped up. Below, you’ll find a summary…
We won! No more high permit fees for farmers markets
The Texas House on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass SB 932. This bill caps the permit fees that local health departments can impose on farmers &…