Published March 22, 2021 Just ten weeks to go in the legislative session! Here’s what happened last week: Positive developments on “ag-gag” bill: As…
Texas Raw Milk
Want to know if there’s a raw milk dairy near you? FARFA provides a list of all licensed Grade A dairies in Texas, with data…
Texas storm crisis relief for farmers
Updated March 8, 2021 FARFA is part of a team that is raising funds for the Texas Farmer Winter Storm Relief Fund to assist Texas…
FARFA asks Journal to revise process following publication of flawed study
Published January 22, 2021 In late December, the Journal of Food Protection published a study from the University of Houston, claiming to have found safety…
FARFA’s Priority Bills for Texas’ 2021 Legislative Session
Updated March 1, 2021 Among its many impacts, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the fragility of our food system. In March, grocery store shelves emptied, not…
FARFA’s comments on Texas’ proposed raw milk rules
Published January 11, 2021 In response to the Texas Department of State Health Services’ proposed new rules for the sale of raw milk in…
Good news (mostly) for raw milk in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has published proposed rules for raw milk that make important improvements to the current rules! For those who…
USDA opens new funding program for farmers hurt by COVID
The USDA has launched a second round of COVID-19 relief payments that will hopefully reach more farmers, many of whom were left out of previous aid…
New rules proposed for Texas raw milk
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has drafted new rules for regulating raw milk. This announcement, made on July 14, came without…
Sample guideline for farmers’ markets
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released helpful guidance for farmers’ market operations Read the LA County guidelines here. The Texas Department of State Health…