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…
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Good news from the Texas Legislature!
If you are one of the many people who responded to our calls for action this Session, THANK YOU! And … congratulations! We have a…
Weekly Legislative Update; And a ‘Save-the-Date’
Join us on Thursday, May 2, for the Local Foods Awareness Day at the Texas Capitol. This event brings together farmers, consumers, and activists to…
FARFA may be visiting your town!
You work hard to raise food. Now raise your voice! Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance is hitting the road to meet with and hear from…
HB 231 / SB 700: Fair Property Taxes for Small Farmers
Clarifying the definition of “agricultural use” for tax valuation Although Texas law provides for “agricultural valuation” of land used primarily for raising food, many farmers…
A Full Agenda for the 2017 Session: The Issues to Watch
As autumn sets in, state legislators turn their attention to the bills they will champion in the coming year. Thanks to our Texas members, FARFA is…
FARFA: Fighting for Small Farms and Ranches
Originally published in Edible Houston and reprinted in Edible DFW by Pamela Walker Reforming farm-and-food policy isn’t everyone’s cup of kombucha. In fact, most people find…
Raw Milk Pickup Shut Down by State & City Agents
Health departments in Texas have stepped up their attacks on the public’s right to purchase food directly from farmers, resorting to bringing the police to harass…
Texas 2016 Primary Endorsements
It’s time for the Texas Primary Elections! Early voting begins on February 16 and runs through February 26. Election Day is on March 1, 2016 FARFA…
Action Alert (Texas): Support Home Food Producers
Now that we’re in the end-of-year holiday season, food becomes central to our gatherings with friends and family. In addition to spending time in the kitchen,…