The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has published its final rule on how it will implement the federal Produce Safety Rule in Texas, posted online HERE….
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…
On-farm processing of chickens & rabbits in Texas
Thanks to HB 410, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2019, farmers can legally process a limited number of poultry and rabbits on their farms subject…
A Closer Look: Law to Improve Health Dept. Communications
Our series on the local food bills that passed in the 2019 Texas Legislative Session continues! This week, we’re looking at the Local Health Department Better…
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’…
FARFA’s Comments to TDA on FSMA Rules
We recently sent out an alert about the Texas Department of Agriculture’s most recent proposed rules for implementation of the Federal Food Safety Modernization Act. As…
Texas Ag Department Pushing Bad Regulations … Again
Early this year, we distributed an alert about proposed rules from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) that would impose unnecessary burdens on farmers raising fruits…
Help pass the PRIME Act!
We can increase farmers’ incomes and consumer access to locally raised meat, AND reduce federal regulations and fossil fuel use – all at the same time….
Take Action: Texas Cattle & Horse Owners
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has proposed several regulations that will impact cattle and horse owners in Texas. The proposed rule for equine electronic passports…
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…