FARFA joined with seventy consumer, farm and food groups, and businesses on a letter urging the Obama Administration not to restrict efforts to label genetically engineered…
Farm Bill Victories
After more than two years of congressional debate, the Farm Bill is moving forward. Last week, the conference committee issued a report that resolved the…
Action Alert: Speak Up on Farm Bill
Updated January 22, 2014: Congress continues to get closer to a final Farm Bill, and word is that Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) is in…
Action Alert: Tell Congress to say NO to Fast Track on trade deals!
January 9, 2014 UPDATE: The Fast Track bill has been filed. Representative Camp (R-MI) and Senator Baucus (D-MT) have filed companion bills in the House…
Farmer and Consumer Groups Celebrate New “COOL” Thanksgiving
Farmer, Rancher and Consumer Groups Celebrate New “COOL” Thanksgiving as Improved Food Labels Take Effect this Week New, Clearer Country-of-Origin Labels (COOL) Will Let Consumers…
Action Alert: Call your U.S. Representative to Support Farm Bill Amendments for Independent and non-GMO Farmers
The U.S. House of Representatives is about to start debating its version of the Farm Bill, H.R. 1947. Over 200 amendments have been introduced, including…
Senate Passes Farm Bill
(June 11, 2013) Last night, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Farm Bill, S.954. Having failed to reach an agreement on what amendments to debate,…
Action Alert: Call Senators to Support Farm Bill Amendments
Updated June 5, 2013: U.S. Senate continues debate on Farm Bill – now is the time to call your Senators to support amendments for small…
Coalition Letter to Agriculture Committees on Livestock Competition Issues in 2013 Farm Bill
The Honorable Debbie Stabenow Chairwoman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition The Honorable Thad Cochran Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition The…
Over 200 groups speak up for Country of Origin labeling
On April 2, over 200 organizations sent a letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack to support strong Country of Origin labels. A copy of the letter is…