On March 29, the House Agriculture Committee is hearing four bee-related bills, four hemp bills, and the bill to establish a farmer and rural business ombudsman. That’s…
Two more priority bills go to committee
It can feel like the Texas Legislature is moving through molasses for the first couple of months of session, but now things are really heating up-and…
Bee & Pollinator Bills
The Texas Legislature is considering a record number of bills that impact beekeepers and those concerned about bees & pollinators in our state. Contact your State…
Two priority bills head to committee this week in Texas
It’s going to be a busy week for local foods at the Texas Legislature! Two of our priority bills-Fair Taxes for Small Farmers and Sampling at…
Take Action for Local Food in 2019
Citizen Action Page for the 2019 Texas Legislative Session Do your research Learn about the bills: FARFA has 10 priority bills to support local…
East Austin Urban Farm Tour 2019
With Proceeds Benefiting FARFA The East Austin Urban Farm Tour celebrates 10 years of great food, music, and an opportunity to support the city’s sustainable farming…
FARFA opposes Texas bill to extend water transport permits
At the House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing on March 5, FARFA opposed HB 1066 and urged amendments to protect groundwater conservation districts’ and the public’s…
Help Rein in the Texas Dept. of Ag.
Senator Hall has filed a bill to rein in the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA’s) overreach, and we need your help to move it forward! 1) The…
Cottage foods bill filed — and more!
Three more local food bills have been filed this week, including the bill to expand the cottage food law! And earlier-filed bills are being assigned to committees,…
Texas Friends: Visit legislators’ home offices, Feb. 18-22
We need your help to pass bills to help local farmers and artisan food producers across Texas-from lowering permit fees to expanding home kitchen options and…