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…
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…
Raw Milk / HB 46 – Resources
The following is a list of resources you can use in talking with your State Representatives and/or sharing information with members of your organization or community….
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…
Action Alert (Montana): Support Raw Milk Bill HB 574
It is currently illegal for the sale or transfer of raw milk in Montana. The State has even harassed herd shares, where people jointly own animals…
Action Alert (Iowa): Call to Support Raw Milk
We need your help to legalize direct farm-to-consumer sales of raw milk in Iowa! HSB 131 and SF 77 (The Milk Bill) would legalize sales of…
Press Release: Texas Legislators Focus on Local Farms and Food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Texas Legislators Focus on Local Farms and Food Raw Milk Gains Attention in Wake of Farmer’s Suspension AUSTIN, Texas – February 13,…
Action Alert (Texas): Raw Milk Drop Point Busted – Help Us Change the Law!
Although Texas farmers can get a license to sell raw milk, state regulations limit the sales to “on farm” only. The state agency’s position is that…
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…