The House Public Health Committee heard the raw milk and cottage foods bills on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Over the course of the day, we estimate…
Food Safety Bill Passes: Now What?
People inside and outside the Beltway had trouble keeping up with the many procedural turns taken by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. In the end,…
USDA Approves Three New GMO Crops
In the space of two weeks in late January and early February, the USDA approved three genetically modified (GM) crops: Roundup Ready alfalfa, Roundup Ready sugar…
Frequently Asked Questions About the Food Safety Bill
**Disclaimer: The comments below are intended to try to explain the likely application of the bill and are not legal advice. The exact application of the…
Animal ID Update
A year ago, USDA announced that it was dropping its plans for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), and that it would instead develop a new…
Dust Study: Is There More to the Story on GMOs?
By Howard Vlieger, FARFA Board of Directors In addition to the considerable questions about the safety of GMOs and their effects on mammals, what about other…
Interview with Howard Vlieger on GMOs
FARFA Board member and President of Verity Farms, Howard Vlieger, conducted a telephone interview to discuss the issues related to genetically modified (GM) crops. Verity family…
Action Alert: Stop Frankenfish from Reaching Your Plate
Genetically modified salmon are on a fast track to being the first GM animal approved for human consumption. But the Food and Drug Administration, while moving…
Official Advisory: USDA Secretary’’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health (SACAH)
Preamble As the proposed rule on animal disease traceability (ADT) makes its way through the Department’’s regulatory clearance, SACAH appreciates the opportunity to consider various aspects of ADT…
Update on 2011 Texas Legislative Session
Several bills to help family farmers and local foods have been filed in the Texas Legislature. Please call your State Representative today and ask to speak…