The FDA has just released the revised proposed rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This action comes after thousands of people protested the unnecessary…
USDA signals approval of Dow’s 2,4-D-resistant seeds
But our fight to protect our food system must continue. Last week, USDA announced final plans to give Dow the green light to begin marketing…
Fifty Members of Congress Press EPA and USDA to Reject New GE Crops
Thank you to everyone who wrote and called their U.S. Congress men and women to oppose the new use of the toxic herbicide 2,4-D. Click here…
Action Alert: USDA Doesn’t Need Submachine Guns – Disarm the Bureaucrats
The recent solicitation by USDA for submachine guns raised concern among farmers and local food consumers. Why would an agency tasked with regulating agriculture in our…
Action Alert: Save Our Farmers – Tell Congress to Oppose New Use of Toxic Herbicide
What happens when the government approves new herbicide-resistant GMO crops? The use of that herbicide skyrockets. We’ve seen it happen with Roundup-resistant crops, and now we…
Blowing in the Wind: Dealing With Roundup Herbicide Drift
BY ERIC HERM As an organic and non-GMO cotton farmer, I wake up each and every morning to an uneasy notion: We are surrounded and…
Texas Beef Checkoff Vote Results Mean Higher Taxes on Cattle Farmers
Even though less than 3% of Texas cattle owners voted for the program. Thank you to everyone who voted in the Texas Beef Checkoff…
Press Release: Texas Beef Checkoff Vote in Favor of Big Beef Industry
MEDIA CONTACT: Judith McGeary, (512) 484-8821 judith@FarmAndRanchFreedom.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Texas Beef Checkoff Referendum Results in Favor of Big Beef Industry Less Than 3%…
2014 Farm & Food Leadership Conference Registration – Early Bird
Prefer to Register by Mail? You can download a registration form and mail in with your payment. Are You Eligible for the Discount? Applies to…
Organizational Comments on FSMA Intentional Adulteration Rule
Click here to download a PDF version of these comments. June 25, 2014 Submitted online at http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=FDA-2013-N-1425-0021 Re: Docket No. FDA-2013-N-1425 Dear FDA staff: The Weston…