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,…
FARFA’s Executive Director testifies on soil health’s role in water capture and flood mitigation
On August 24, FARFA Executive Director Judith McGeary testified before the Natural Resources Committee of the Texas House of Representatives. This testimony took place during a…
Tell your legislators to support healthy soils!
Published October 1, 2021 Along with tackling redistricting, the Texas Legislature is using the current Special Session to decide how to spend money from…
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: The ’21 Texas Legislative Session
Published July 9, 2021 Our usual round-up of news from the Texas legislative session was delayed as we waited for the final list of…
Take action to protect groundwater in these Texas counties!
Published July 7, 2021 No water, no food … and no economy or future. If you live in Bastrop, Brazos, Burleson, Fayette, Freestone, Lee,…
Newly signed bill makes firm commitment to soil health in Texas
Published May 25, 2021 Yesterday, Gov. Gregg Abbott signed a bill that helps build the state’s resilience, boosting Texas’ ability to mitigate both flooding…
One week of Session left: Where things stand now
Published May 24, 2021 Thank you for all of your activism this Session. With one week left, we are rapidly approaching the end of this intense…
Bill Tracking for 2021 TX Legislature
Published February 17, 2021 / Last updated May 17, 2021 The Texas Legislature meets for just 140 days every other year. In that short time,…
Priority bill update from the Texas Legislature, April 12, 2021
Updated April 19, 2021 The healthy soils bill is well on the road to passing! The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on HB 2619…
Healthy soil bill gets 1st hearing
Published April 6, 2021 On Thursday, April 8, the House Agriculture Committee will hear HB 2619 by Representative Terry Wilson, our healthy soils bill….