Using “sound science” to address agricultural issues is vital. But due to the money and power of large companies with vested interests, the studies that…
Pass fair property taxes for small farmers!
The issue of property taxes, while not fun, is vital for many farmers. Small farmers who have been denied agricultural valuation of their land face…
Support Access to Raw Milk in Texas
Raw milk is already legal in Texas. But government regulations require consumers to drive to the farm every time they want milk, burdening both consumers…
Texas legislative update
April 11, 2015: The Texas legislative session is heating up, and the next eight weeks are going to be extremely busy. You won’t be able to…
Say NO to Damaging Trade Agreements
(January 2016): Last fall, the World Trade Organization (WTO) held that the U.S. could be subject to up to $1 billion in trade penalties simply because…
Fair property tax bill gets a hearing on Wednesday, April 8th!
We have been working hard on a wide range of bills to help local farmers and local food producers. Next week, the first of our bills…
Press Release: Bill Filed to Require Labeling of GMOs in Texas
For Immediate Release, March 12, 2015 Contact: Judith McGeary, 512-484-8821, Judith@FarmAndRanchFreedom.org Bill Filed to Require the Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods Austin, TX: Today…
Monsanto’s Dream Bill
Representative Pompeo just introduced a bill, HR 1599, that would prohibit state efforts to require labeling of genetically engineered foods (GMOs). This is Monsanto’s dream bill…
Texas Honey Bills
The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) supports both HB3764/ SB1766 and the inclusion of honey in the Home Processors Bill, HB 2600. Each bill,…
Support local foods in Texas
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…