Tools and Resources

Tips on Effective Activism:

• Why Meet With Your Legislators?
• Successful Meetings With Your Legislators
• Writing Letters to the Editor (LTEs)

Find Out Who Represents You:

• U.S. House of Representatives: www.house.gov or call (202) 224-3121
• U.S. Senate: www.senate.gov or call (202) 224-3121
• Texas State Legislators: www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us or call (512) 463-4630

Spread the Word with Educational Materials and Flyers:

If you have problems downloading these materials, email info@farmandranchfreedom.org or call (254) 697-2661. FARFA also has trifold brochures available with general information. Please contact us to request hard copies.

• Texas Local Foods Bills (2021 Session)
• Texas Local Foods Bills (2019 Session)
• Texas Local Foods Bills (2017 Session)
• Texas HB 57/Raw Milk Fact Sheet
• Animal ID: A Grassroots Success  (Winter 2012)
• Federal Food Safety Modernization Act (Winter 2012)

Useful Links:

• How To’s: The Western Organization of Resource Councils has an excellent series of How To’s, from how to speak in public to how to recruit members to how to develop a winning strategy – www.worc.org/HowToGuides
• Grassroots Activism: Patagonia has a useful guide, created specifically for environmental activists, but much of the information can be useful for local foods and farming activities, as well – https://issuu.com/thecleanestline/docs/tools-for-activists-readers-guide

FARFA’s Consulting Services:

For organizations that align with our organizational mission, FARFA offers outreach, training and consultation services. To see those services and range of fees, please visit our Consulting Services page.