The issue of property taxes, while not fun, is vital for many farmers. Small farmers who have been denied agricultural valuation of their land face thousands…
Say No to New Tax on Organic Farmers
Remember the “Got Milk?” and “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” advertising campaigns? They were developed through “checkoff” programs designed to promote individual agricultural products. The checkoff…
Time to Roll Back Regulations!
If you’ve followed FARFA’s work for any length of time, you know that a large part of our mission is to eliminate the burdensome regulations standing…
Tell Texas Legislators to Hold Health Department Accountable
As we alerted you earlier this summer, the Texas Department of State Health Services has undertaken a campaign of aggressive enforcement against raw milk farmers and…
Raw Milk Pickup Shut Down by State & City Agents
Health departments in Texas have stepped up their attacks on the public’s right to purchase food directly from farmers, resorting to bringing the police to harass…
Farm and Food Groups Say No to the TPP
The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance has joined with 160 farm, food, rural, and faith groups to send a letter to Congress urging legislators to vote…
FDA’s Final Produce Rule Imposes Undue Burdens on Farmers
Download the pdf version of this press release here AUSTIN, Texas – November 17, 2015 – The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule for farms…
Speak out against burdensome new state regulations
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is proposing new regulations for all businesses that sell or serve food directly to consumers, termed “food…
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…
Testimony to the Texas House Committees on Public Health & Human Services
May 22, 2012 Thank you for the invitation to testify at today’s hearing. My name is Judith McGeary and I am the Executive Director of the…