USDA decision will benefit foreign markets at the expense of local small-scale cattle producers, consumers and the resilience of our food system! The U.S. Department of…
FARFA Farmers Go to Washington DC
LOCAL FARMERS MEET WITH LEGISLATORS ABOUT FARM BILL CONCERNS Bringing the concerns of area farmers to national legislators is vital, and even more important when…
Newly signed bill makes firm commitment to soil health in Texas
Published May 25, 2021 Yesterday, Gov. Gregg Abbott signed a bill that helps build the state’s resilience, boosting Texas’ ability to mitigate both flooding…
A win for raw milk in Texas
Years-long battle results in reduced barriers for farmers & consumers Published May 14, 2021 After 11 years of fighting over raw milk, the Texas Department of…
Don’t let Monsanto decide if its GMOs are “safe” or not
The USDA is proposing rules that would allow chemical companies such as Dow and Bayer/Monsanto to determine the safety of their own genetically engineered plants. These…
Senate Farm Bill vote coming up quickly – call now!
The Senate will be voting on its version of the Farm Bill this week — and before the final vote, there will be a series of votes on…
Tell your Senators to support small farmers in the Farm Bill
In the wake of the House’s defeat of its Farm Bill, the Senate is working on its own version of the bill. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman…
Farm Bill fights heat up!
UPDATED JUNE 18, 2018 The House Farm Bill was voted down on May 17. It is expected to be brought back up for reconsideration by June…
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…
FARFA Joins Group Asking to Shut Down USDA’s Animal ID Road Tour
Updated: Check out one attendee’s report from the first meeting. JOINT NEWS RELEASE Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, R-CALF USA, South Dakota Stockgrowers Association,…