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…
It’s Ag Census Time!
Promoting common-sense policies for diversified food systems It’s that time again … farmers, ranchers, hobby farmers, and homesteaders are getting a thick packet from the USDA…
Tell USDA not to impose even more burdens on small-scale poultry processors!
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has proposed a new framework to address salmonella in poultry processing. Unfortunately, this proposal is based on a…
Support Proposed Rule to Make Big Poultry Tell Farmers the Truth
A new rule proposed by U.S Department of Agriculture could help protect farmers from being deceived by the industrialized poultry industry. The rule, “Transparency in Poultry Grower…
Read FARFA’s Testimony on the Use of Custom Slaughterhouses
Published on September 28, 2021 The USDA Advisory Committee on Meat & Poultry began meeting on Monday, Sept. 27, to respond to the USDA’s request…
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…
FARFA asks Journal to revise process following publication of flawed study
Published January 22, 2021 In late December, the Journal of Food Protection published a study from the University of Houston, claiming to have found safety…
Protect the people who supply our food
As Congress debates another round of funding for COVID response, we need to ensure that they don’t forget about our farmers. Farmers, ranchers, and food producers…