Current Texas law allows for the direct sale of raw milk and home-produced foods, but both laws have stringent limitations that have limited consumer access to…
Bio: Dr. Don M. Huber
Dr. Huber is Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Idaho (1957,…
Fair Markets – Overview
A tiny handful companies control almost every link in the food chain. These firms stand between 2 million farmers and 300 million consumers and exert tremendous…
Raw Milk is Held to Same or Higher Standards as Pasteurized Milk
Grade A licensed raw milk meets or exceeds all regulatory standards for pasteurized milk. Below are some highlights of the existing regulations for raw milk that…
Improving Legal Access to Raw Milk Will Not Increase Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
One argument that has been raised against legalizing raw milk (read about HB 46 in Texas) is that, in essence: “If you make it easier to…
Raw Milk Is Not a High-Risk Food
Industry and medical groups have claimed that raw milk is dangerous, but the data contradicts their claims. Any food can be the source of foodborne illness…
Action Alert: FDA Poised to Approve GE Salmon – Submit Your Comments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is poised to give genetically engineered (GE) salmon its final stamp of approval. We have until February 25 to submit…
Action Alert (Texas): Want to Easily Buy Farm-Fresh Milk?
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…