Texans can legally buy farm-fresh, raw milk from licensed Texas dairies. But the government requires consumers to drive to the farm — which may be 2…
Action Alert (Texas): Support Local Food Producers & Local Food Access
The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance is working on several bills that will help increase access to raw milk, reduce property taxes and fees on sustainable…
Information on the 2012 Census of Agriculture
Several people have contacted us with concerns about the census they have received from the USDA, specifically the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) division of the…
Animal Disease Traceability – Overview
Just before Christmas 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule on “Animal Disease Traceability.” In brief, the final rule requires official identification…
Demand Growing for Non-GMO Corn Seed
Farmers questioning the value of GMO traits in corn. Interest and demand for non-GMO corn seed among US farmers is growing, according to seed suppliers who…
FDA Issues Proposed Food Safety Rules
…stay tuned for a full analysis and action items! On January 4, 2013 FDA issued proposed rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act. The two…
Animal Welfare Overview
This is the Farm Issues: Animal Welfare sticky.
Press Release: USDA Issues Final Animal ID Rule
The USDA issued a final rule on Animal ID today. While we are still working on a complete analysis of the rule, USDA’s announcement identified several…
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Dump the Monsanto Rider
Congress is back in session, and it has to address how to fund the government in the coming year. The dangerous “Monsanto” rider is still on…
Plano’s Farmers’ Market Ordinance Violates State Law
The City Council of Plano, Texas has adopted a new health ordinance that effectively kills any chance of a farmers’ market operating in the city, while…