FARFA is circulating the letter below for organizations to sign on to, in response to USDA’s request for public comments on Animal ID. [You can read…
USDA Adds New Cities/Dates for Animal ID Talks
As we alerted you in April, the USDA is holding a series of meetings to discuss Animal ID. We objected to the timing of the initial…
Raw milk case goes to trial
UPDATE 6/15/17: Victory in Harris County Trial of Raw Milk Courier Negotiations yesterday afternoon with the Harris County, Texas, District Attorney’s Office resulted in dropping all…
2017 Texas Session: Our Takeaway
Each session, we work to build support to move our issues further forward, and this session was no different. We fight hard and hope that our…
Urgent Action Needed on ‘Monsanto Bill’
We were successful in stalling the bad seed & sprays bill for almost a month — but Monsanto and its allies succeeded in moving it forward…
Where Things Stand As TX Session Winds Down
There are less than 3 weeks left in the legislative session – the flood of email action alerts will end soon! To everyone who has read our…
Texas Bill Would Ban Drones at CAFOs
Update: HB 1643 has passed the House and is on the Senate’s schedule for Wednesday, May 24 – the last day bills can be voted on. …
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,…
It’s here: The big, ugly water bill
(Updated 5/3/2017: SB 1392 continues to be pending in committee.) We’re been warning you about it, and now it’s here … SB 1392. SB 1392 has so…