We are cooperating with Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association to develop resources for disaster recovery. Please visit the TOFGA page for extensive information on a…
Recovering from Hurricane Harvey: Time-Sensitive Info
While Hurricane Harvey tracks inland, the flooding continues in Beaumont, Port Arthur, and towns near its second landfall. Many of our members across southeast Texas are…
A Message to Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Harvey. We know that some of you are facing terrible losses of animals, crops, or your…
Support Fair Taxes for Small Farmers
The issue of property taxes, while not fun, is vital for many farmers. Small farmers who have been denied agricultural valuation of their land face thousands…
FARFA’s comments to USDA on animal ID
In response to USDA’s request for public comment on possible expansion of animal identification requirements, FARFA spearheaded an organizational sign on letter. Forty organizations submitted…
Tell USDA What You Think About Animal ID
USDA has held 9 meetings across the country on the topic of “animal disease traceability.” At most, there were relatively small turnouts – perhaps 30-40 people…
Organizations Urged to Sign On to Animal ID Letter
FARFA is circulating the letter below for organizations to sign on to, in response to USDA’s request for public comments on Animal ID. [You can read…
USDA Adds New Cities/Dates for Animal ID Talks
As we alerted you in April, the USDA is holding a series of meetings to discuss Animal ID. We objected to the timing of the initial…
Stop renewed attempts at National Animal ID
Will history repeat itself? The USDA appears to be headed back toward costly animal ID that could put small-scale producers out of business. Eleven years…
Raw milk case goes to trial
UPDATE 6/15/17: Victory in Harris County Trial of Raw Milk Courier Negotiations yesterday afternoon with the Harris County, Texas, District Attorney’s Office resulted in dropping all…