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…
Flawed study claims Texas small farms grow unsafe foods
Published December 21, 2020 Last week, a website article circulated claiming that research from the University of Houston indicates that small produce farms in Texas…
Last day for comments to USDA on electronic ID for cattle!
Have you submitted your comment telling USDA not to mandate unnecessary, expensive electronic ID for cattle? You have until midnight TONIGHT, Monday, October 5, to speak up…
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…
Stop electronic ID from driving small farms out of business
The USDA is trying to hide the fact that its plan for electronic ID is likely to drive small farmers out of business, all for the…
Texas health department seeks comments on food establishment rules
The Texas Department of State Health Services has published draft changes to the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) – which govern restaurants, grocery stores, co-ops, delivery services,…
FARFA’s 2020 Endorsements
In this highly polarized environment, FARFA wants to be very clear: Our endorsements are based solely on the candidates’ positions and track records on topics within…
Win over your legislators with your personal ‘local meat’ story
Are you a family farmer raising livestock? A consumer who prioritizes buying meat locally – or who would like to? A hunter or homesteader who has used a…
More progress for on-farm poultry processing in Texas
Successfully advocating for a cause such as family farms and local foods means focusing on the long haul, speaking up consistently, building relationships, and “showing up”…