We have good news on the whistleblower case against Agribusiness giant Perdue that we told you about back in April! The farmer’s claims can…
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Produce growers get a break from FDA … but Texas Ag Dept. doubles down
On Friday, the FDA announced that during the COVID-19 public health emergency, it will provide flexibility on the criteria for farms to be “qualified exempt” under…
Contract farmer whistleblowers need our support!
While we’ve been working hard to provide COVID-related resources for farmers and food producers, our other work hasn’t stopped – and it’s more important than ever,…
FARFA files lawsuit against Texas Department of Agriculture
On Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), challenging the agency’s improper and…
Texas Begins Enforcement of Produce Safety Rule – Including for Exempt Farmers
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has published its final rule on how it will implement the federal Produce Safety Rule in Texas, posted online HERE….
Texas Ag Department Pushing Bad Regulations … Again
Early this year, we distributed an alert about proposed rules from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) that would impose unnecessary burdens on farmers raising fruits…
Cheers and Jeers: The 2019 TX Legislative Session
The deadline for the Governor to veto bills has passed, so the 2019 Texas legislative session is finally truly wrapped up. Below, you’ll find a summary…
Texas Legislative Session Bill Tracking
Check out what’s happening with local farms and food at the Texas Legislature during the 2019 legislative session! Stay tuned on the latest developments by signing…
Two more priority bills go to committee
It can feel like the Texas Legislature is moving through molasses for the first couple of months of session, but now things are really heating up-and…
Help Rein in the Texas Dept. of Ag.
Senator Hall has filed a bill to rein in the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA’s) overreach, and we need your help to move it forward! 1) The…