The grassroots outcry against the Food & Drug Administration’s proposed regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act made a difference! The FDA has announced that…
Action Alert: Tell USDA NO to GMO Apples
The biotech industry keeps promising to solve major problems, from world hunger to malnutrition. Instead, they’ve given us herbicide-resistant and pesticide-producing crops, increasing Americans’ exposure…
Farmer and Consumer Groups Celebrate New “COOL” Thanksgiving
Farmer, Rancher and Consumer Groups Celebrate New “COOL” Thanksgiving as Improved Food Labels Take Effect this Week New, Clearer Country-of-Origin Labels (COOL) Will Let Consumers…
Press Release: Speaking Out Against FDA Proposed Food Safety Regulations
MEDIA CONTACT: Judith McGeary, 254-697-2661 (office) or 512-484-8821 (cell) judith@farmandranchfreedom.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Farms, Markets, Food Businesses, and Nonprofits Across the Country Speak…
Action Alert: Submit Comments to FDA on Food Safety Rules by Nov. 22
The FDA’s proposed food safety regulations pose significant problems for sustainable farmers, food producers, and food hubs across the country. Under the proposed regulations, many…
Sample Comments to FDA on Food Safety Modernization Act
[CLICK HERE to download the sample FSMA comments in a Word document format or CLICK HERE to see entire sample letter below]
Analysis of FDA’s Proposed Food Safety Regulations
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. The Tester-Hagan Exemption 2. On-Farm Produce Safety Standards Rule a) Biological soil amendments b) Water requirements c) Domestic livestock and wildlife…
Press Release: FDA Proposed Food Safety Regulations Threaten Farmers and Food Produce
MEDIA CONTACT: Judith McGeary, 254-697-2661 (office) judith@farmandranchfreedom.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FDA Proposed Food Safety Regulations Threaten Farmers and Food Producers Farm and Ranch…
Tell Congress to Rein in the FDA: Contact Farm Bill Conferees
The Farm Bill is finally making progress. The House and Senate have both appointed conferees to try to work out the differences between the two…
Action Alert (Texas): Tell the Texas Animal Health Commission to Treat Small Producers Fairly
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is proposing a new rule on cattle identification, and we need you to speak up for small producers! Previously, the…