The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in April 2006, FARFA has 500 members in 45 states…
Open Letter to the American Horse Council
The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) sent a public email last month alerting people to statements in a recent government document that call for breed registries…
Impact of NAIS on Horse Owners
The equine community has been divided over the issue of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). While many have argued that we need to stop NAIS,…
NAIS: Follow the Money
The National Animal Identification System will not protect animals against disease, improve the safety of our food supply, or stop bioterrorism. So why are so many…
Petition to Texas Animal Health Commission for Change in Dairy Cattle Tagging Rule
November 1, 2007 Texas Animal Health Commission Dr. Bob Hillman P. O. Box 12966 Austin, Texas 78711-2966 Dr. Hillman: Pursuant to 4 TAC § 59.6, the…
Press Release: Will Government Program Cause Cancer in Horses?
Breaking News about Microchips and Cancer This weekend, the Associated Press broke a story about studies that show that implanted microchips may cause cancer in animals….
Comments on Proposed Regulations to Require Dairy Cattle Tagging
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has proposed regulations to require the tagging of every dairy cow for all intrastate movements. FARFA submitted comments opposing the…
Testimony Before the House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock HB 461, Committee Substitute, relating to prohibiting mandatory participation in an animal identification system February 27, 2007 My name is…
Press Release: Rural Texas Invades the Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2007 Contact: Judith McGeary, judith@farmandranchfreedom.org TEXANS, TRACTORS, and CATTLE INVADE THE CAPITOL MARCH 2 Protesters tell Lawmakers: “Don’t Tag Texas!” Horses, cattle,…
NAIS: State Activities Update
National Animal ID: What the Feds Can’t Do, the States Well Might by Judith McGeary This article slated for publication in the March 2007 issue of…