April is crunch time at the Texas Legislature. Over the next few weeks, bills with either get Committee hearings and move forward or effectively die. We…
Over 200 groups speak up for Country of Origin labeling
On April 2, over 200 organizations sent a letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack to support strong Country of Origin labels. A copy of the letter is…
Action Alert (Montana): Senate Hearing for Raw Milk Bill HB 574
The raw milk bill made it through the House almost unanimously, but we’re not done yet! We still have to get it through the Senate. Most of…
Action Alert (Texas): Raw Milk Bill Stalled in Committee – We Need Your Help!
The raw milk bill has gotten stalled in Committee. The Texas Medical Association is lobbying hard to kill it, and they have convinced several Committee members…
Update on Texas Local Foods Bills
With nine bills before the Texas Legislature, the next ten weeks are going to be extremely busy. You won’t be able to take action on…
Action Alert (Texas): Cottage Foods Bill Gets a Hearing on Wednesday, March 27
Thank you to everyone who has called, written their legislators, registered or testified at a hearing, or joined us at the Citizens Lobbying Day! Our…
Agribusiness Wins on Continuing Resolution – But Our Fight Continues
Agribusiness wins on the Continuing Resolution. But, with your help, we will be back for the next round! Thank you to everyone who called…
Press Release (Texas): DSHS Better Communications Bill and Fair Property Tax Bill Hearings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DSHS Better Communications Bill and Fair Property Tax Bill Hearings Bills Would Remove Unnecessary Barriers For Small Farmers Providing Local Food…
Action Alert (Texas): Two Opportunities to Help Local Foods This Week
The Texas legislative session is moving quickly, and there are several ways you can help! Join us at the Capitol on Tuesday for our Local…
Action Alert: Tell your Senator to vote YES on Tester Amendments!
Speak up for farmers, not agribusiness. As we alerted you yesterday, Monsanto and Agribusiness companies have managed to insert two dangerous provisions into…