FARFA is fighting to expand options for small farmers and consumers of local meats in Texas! Under federal law, meat from cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, and…
Are fruits and vegetables agriculture? Submit your public comments!
Texas law gives farmers the ability to pay lower property taxes, known as agricultural valuation, because of the benefits their land provides to the community….
Call to support healthy foods!
There are two bills in the Texas House right now that would make a real difference for small farmers and homesteaders. What are they? 1. Eggs…
Sign On Letter Opposing Mandatory Electronic ID April 2023
To add your name to this letter, fill out the sign-on form at Sign On Letter to Oppose Mandatory Electronic ID – Google Forms. The deadline…
Tell the USDA No on Mandatory Electronic Animal Identification
For decades, multinational meatpacking corporations, high-tech companies, and the USDA have pushed mandatory electronic identification for livestock, particularly cattle. They claim it’s an animal health measure,…
Lobby Days 2023 FAQ
Q: I’ve never talked to a legislator or been to the Capitol before. Is this event for me? Yes! You do not need any prior experience…
FARFA Continues Its Lawsuit Against Texas Department of Agriculture
Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance continues to pursue its lawsuit against the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), challenging the agency’s improper and unconstitutional new rule to implement the…
Priority Issues for the 2023 Texas Legislative Session
Download a pdf version of these priorities Among its many impacts, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the fragility of our food system. In March of 2020,…
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…
Tarrant County refunds illegal fees to cottage food producer
Tarrant County has refunded the permit fees it illegally charged to a cottage food operator! Two weeks ago, the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) and…