October 6, 2015: Yesterday, trade negotiators finalized the text for the largest trade deal in history – the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). While the public has been…
FDA issues first major rule under Food Safety Modernization Act
On September 17, FDA formally published the first major final rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in the Federal Register. This final rule addresses…
Press Release: Annual Farm & Food Leadership Conference: September 25-26, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Judith McGeary, (254) 697-2661 or (512) 484-8821 (cell) judith@farmandranchfreedom.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9th Annual Farm & Food Leadership Conference: September 25-26, Bryan, TX…
Fighting for Country of Origin Labeling
Last week, FARFA joined with over 140 other organizations in a joint letter urging Congress to reject repealing or weakening Country Of Origin Labeling (COOL) for…
Tell Congress to support local meat production
We have an exciting opportunity to expand access to locally produced meat for consumers around the country! U.S. Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME)…
House passes bill to ban GMO labeling
Last week, a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives sided with giant biotech and food companies instead of their constituents. By a vote of 275…
HR 1599 Fact Sheet
You can download a pdf version of this fact sheet here Oppose HR 1599: Protect States’ Rights and Consumer Choice H.R. 1599 would improperly pre-empt…
Stop Monsanto’s Dream Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote as early as next week on a bill that would block all local and state laws that…
Fast Track has passed, but the fight continues
June 30, 2015: Despite widespread opposition, the House and Senate approved Trade Promotion Authority, known as Fast Track, and the President signed it into law…
Texas Legislative Report
Over 6,000 bills were filed in the 84th Texas Legislative Session, creating a massive challenge even to monitor which ones could impact family farmers and local…