Make your voice heard — call your Legislators today! On September 19, Senators Peter Welch, Bernie Sanders, and Cory Booker introduced the LOCAL Foods Act (S.5106),…
FARFA Policy Update – September 2024
Call to Action: Support the LOCAL Foods Act! On September 19, Senators Peter Welch, Bernie Sanders, and Cory Booker introduced the LOCAL Foods Act (S.5106), a…
FARFA Policy Update – June 2024
POLICY UPDATE: It’s a busy time, with lots of news, both good and bad! Let’s start with the bad news: USDA moved ahead with mandating electronic…
FARFA Policy Update – Farm Bill and more
The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) is a national organization dedicated to supporting independent family farmers and ensuring a healthy, productive food supply for American…
Farm Bill Action Alert – Conservation, not Consolidation
One more call for the Farm Bill! Thank you for taking action on our alerts to help small farmers by increasing options for meat processing and stopping mandatory electronic…
Action Alert – Farm Bill debate enters a new phase!
The House Agriculture Committee is working on the Farm Bill, and we need your help! After over a year of waiting, the House Agriculture Committee Chair…
A Win for U.S. Meat Labeling! But More is Needed
It’s a WIN for U.S. meat, but there’s still more transparency in labeling needed… In a significant victory for American farmers, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
A new opportunity to support local meat!
Congress is working on the Farm Bill, and we need your help! Many small- and mid-scale farmers are unable to easily raise and sell meat from…
Action Alert! Want Local Meat? Speak Up Now!
FARFA is fighting to expand options for small farmers and consumers of local meats in Texas! Under federal law, meat from cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, and…
Priority Issues for the 2023 Texas Legislative Session
Download a pdf version of these priorities Among its many impacts, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the fragility of our food system. In March of 2020,…