March 23, 2015: The Texas Legislature is kicking into high gear, and we have some great bills that will help local farmers and food producers…
GMO labeling bill filed in Texas!
Texas State Representative Carol Alvarado has filed a bill to require the labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients. If passed, this bill would mean Texans…
Texas Legislative Update
Local foods are a hot topic in the 2015 Texas legislative session! FARFA has seven bills that have been filed to help to grow the…
FARFA Comments on HARPC Rule 2014
CLICK HERE for a downloadable PDF version of this document. Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD…
FARFA Comments on Produce Rule 2014
CLICK HERE for a downloadable PDF version of this document. Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD…
Tester-Hagan Sign On Letter 2014
[CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION OF THIS LETTER] Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852…
2014 Austin City Council and Mayoral Candidates: Runoffs
Several of the seats on the new Austin City Council will be be determined in a run-off election on December 16. Early voting is underway through…
What Does the Right to Farm Mean to You?
The Texas Legislature will soon consider a bill addressing local regulation of farming operations. The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance wants to hear from you in…
Action Alert: Keep Small Farmers and Food Producers in Business
Take Action on FDA’s 2014 Proposed Food Safety Regulations! The FDA’s re-proposed Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules will have a disastrous impact on small, sustainable…
Action Alert (Texas): Support Home Food Producers
Now that we’re in the end-of-year holiday season, food becomes central to our gatherings with friends and family. In addition to spending time in the kitchen,…