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…
‘Watched bills’ on fake meat, Ag-Gag, & SNAP get 1st hearings
Published March 15, 2021 While we’re waiting for our priority bills to be scheduled for committee hearings, three other bills of interest are getting committee…
3 steps to take to pass priority bills for TX farmers
Published March 15, 2021 This week, we had a lot of discussions with Texas legislative staffers that included these comments: “It’s a crazy session.”…
US Postal Service embargoes shipment of chicks
Published February 19, 2021 The US Postal Service just announced a one-week extension of an embargo on shipping via air any live animals, including newly…
Proposed FDA rule threatens small farms & food businesses
Updated February 23, 2021 UPDATE: Read FARFA’s comments here. While the public comment period ended on 2/22/2021, we will continue working for badly needed reforms…
Add your voice: Join us for ‘Agtivism Days’
Updated February 23, 2021 [PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!] With legislators focused on the state’s budget deficit, COVID, and redistricting, it’s especially important that we get…
Tell your legislators to protect small farms
Published January 29, 2021 In the midst of the COVID pandemic, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is insisting on inspecting small produce farms…
FARFA’s 1st bill for 2021 gets officially filed
Published January 19, 2021 Welcome to your weekly update on the Texas Legislature, sustainable agriculture, and local food! After establishing the rules for proceeding this…
The 2021 Texas Legislative Session has begun!
Published January 13, 2021 Texas State Representatives and Senators gathered on Tuesday for the opening day of the session. For the next 140 days, our elected officials…
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…