Download a pdf version of these priorities First COVID, then Winter Storm Uri, then food inflation, and now avian influenza. The current consolidated system for growing,…
2025 Lobby Days
Nothing is more effective at making big change than real people talking with lawmakers face-to-face. For the 2025 Texas Legislative Session, we’re hosting a monthly session…
FARFA Farmers Go to Washington DC
LOCAL FARMERS MEET WITH LEGISLATORS ABOUT FARM BILL CONCERNS Bringing the concerns of area farmers to national legislators is vital, and even more important when…
A new opportunity to support local meat!
Congress is working on the Farm Bill, and we need your help! Many small- and mid-scale farmers are unable to easily raise and sell meat from…
We made it! Now what?
If you were following the news about Governor Abbott vetoing a string of Senate bills as part of his escalating fight with the Lieutenant Governor over property…
Texas Legislative Session Report – June 6, 2023
While the Texas Legislature has already been called back into special session, the regular session is over, leaving us to assess the impacts. Less than 15%…
Action Alert! Crunch Time for Local Foods
Crunch Time for Local Foods – Speak Up Now! Three great bills have passed the Texas House … but we still have to get them through…
Action Alert! Want Local Meat? Speak Up Now!
FARFA is fighting to expand options for small farmers and consumers of local meats in Texas! Under federal law, meat from cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, and…
Are fruits and vegetables agriculture? Submit your public comments!
Texas law gives farmers the ability to pay lower property taxes, known as agricultural valuation, because of the benefits their land provides to the community….
Texas Legislative Update, April 5, 2023
FARFA is making our mark for local foods at the Texas Legislature, thanks to the combination of our strategic lobbying work and the voices of small…