If you are one of the many people who responded to our calls for action this Session, THANK YOU! And … congratulations! We have a…
Weekly Legislative Update; And a ‘Save-the-Date’
Join us on Thursday, May 2, for the Local Foods Awareness Day at the Texas Capitol. This event brings together farmers, consumers, and activists to…
Raw Milk Bill Alert 2019
Thirsty for raw milk? Tell Texas Legislators today! Want to be able to buy raw milk at your local farmers’ market? Or want to be…
Cottage foods & farmers market permit bills scheduled for hearing
Two of our top priority bills are up for a hearing on Tuesday, April 2. The cottage foods bill, SB572, would significantly expand opportunities for…
Keep bees? Want to grow hemp? Speak up!
On March 29, the House Agriculture Committee is hearing four bee-related bills, four hemp bills, and the bill to establish a farmer and rural business ombudsman. That’s…
Two more priority bills go to committee
It can feel like the Texas Legislature is moving through molasses for the first couple of months of session, but now things are really heating up-and…
Bee & Pollinator Bills
The Texas Legislature is considering a record number of bills that impact beekeepers and those concerned about bees & pollinators in our state. Contact your State…
Two priority bills head to committee this week in Texas
It’s going to be a busy week for local foods at the Texas Legislature! Two of our priority bills-Fair Taxes for Small Farmers and Sampling at…
Take Action for Local Food in 2019
Citizen Action Page for the 2019 Texas Legislative Session Do your research Learn about the bills: FARFA has 10 priority bills to support local…
East Austin Urban Farm Tour 2019
With Proceeds Benefiting FARFA The East Austin Urban Farm Tour celebrates 10 years of great food, music, and an opportunity to support the city’s sustainable farming…