The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is busy making things more difficult for local food producers. As we alerted you last week, DSHS has…
Update on Cottage Foods Rule and TAHC’s Cattle ID Rule – 2011
This update covers two topics: a proposed rule for cattle ID at the state level, and new requirements for agricultural sales tax exemptions. The Texas Animal…
Texas Cottage Foods Bill and Farmers Market Bill – Into Effect Today
The local foods provisions of SB 81 go into effect today in Texas. This includes both the new cottage foods law and the provisions for farmers’…
Texas 2011 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
June 19, 2011: SB 81 Becomes Law Governor Perry has released the list of vetoed and signed bills, closing the book on the regular session. The…
Report from Public Health Committee Hearing
The House Public Health Committee heard the raw milk and cottage foods bills on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Over the course of the day, we estimate…
Update on 2011 Texas Legislative Session
Several bills to help family farmers and local foods have been filed in the Texas Legislature. Please call your State Representative today and ask to speak…
Press Release: Family Farms and Local Foods Education Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judith McGeary 512-484-8821 judith@farmandranchfreedom.org FAMILY FARMS AND LOCAL FOODS EDUCATION DAY Citizens Gather at the Capitol to Speak with Legislators AUSTIN, TX…