Published March 29, 2021 Please take one minute to help us pass some great bills for farmers this session! Every conversation we have with legislators…
Progress report on TX Legislative action
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…
Texas Raw Milk
Want to know if there’s a raw milk dairy near you? FARFA provides a list of all licensed Grade A dairies in Texas, with data…
‘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.”…
Texas storm crisis relief for farmers
Updated March 8, 2021 FARFA is part of a team that is raising funds for the Texas Farmer Winter Storm Relief Fund to assist Texas…
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…
Good News on Electronic Animal ID
Published on February 3, 2021 Thanks to an executive order, the USDA’s plan to mandate electronic ID for cattle has been put on hold … at…