2017 Texas Session: Our Takeaway

Each session, we work to build support to move our issues further forward, and this session was no different. We fight hard and hope that our…

Keep the Rodriguez Amendment to the seed bill

May 26, 2017:  With your help, last weekend we succeeded in amending SB 1172, the Monsanto Bill, to reduce the damage it will do. As originally…

Urgent Action Needed on ‘Monsanto Bill’

We were successful in stalling the bad seed & sprays bill for almost a month — but Monsanto and its allies succeeded in moving it forward…

Where Things Stand As TX Session Winds Down

There are less than 3 weeks left in the legislative session – the flood of email action alerts will end soon! To everyone who has read our…

Texas Bill Would Ban Drones at CAFOs

Update: HB 1643 has passed the House and is on the Senate’s schedule for Wednesday, May 24 – the last day bills can be voted on. …

Say No to New Tax on Organic Farmers

Remember the “Got Milk?” and “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” advertising campaigns? They were developed through “checkoff” programs designed to promote individual agricultural products. The checkoff…

It’s here: The big, ugly water bill

(Updated 5/3/2017: SB 1392 continues to be pending in committee.) We’re been warning you about it, and now it’s here … SB 1392. SB 1392 has so…

FARFA/Vista Ridge

FARFA is active in opposing Vista Ridge’s attempts to transfer massive amounts of water from Milam and Burleson Counties. The San Antonio Water System, limited in…

FARFA’s Local Foods Awareness Day 2017

Make an impact on local food laws by joining us at the State Capitol for our second Local Foods Awareness Day this Session: Monday, May 1….

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