Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund

Protecting, defending, and broadening the rights and viability of independent farmers, artisanal food producers, and their consumers.

Join the fight for food freedom

As we celebrate our country’s anniversary and FTCLDF’s own founding, we’re asking for your support to keep independent farmers, ranchers, and food producers in business.

Why it Matters

Regulations built for industrial food, not for small producers

Independent producers struggle with rules written to govern large industrial operations, not them. They struggle to simply produce and provide healthy food in their own communities. That’s where FTCLDF comes in.

  • Legal consultation through the regulatory process
  • Support responding to allegations of violations
  • Guidance through inspections and investigations
  • Policy work to reduce burdens on small producers
  • A 24-hour emergency legal hotline
  • Educational resources and legal representation when it's needed most
Give Today

Why Now?

Low dues. High need.

FTCLDF relies on membership dues, sponsorship, and donations to operate. We keep dues low so every food producer who needs legal consultation can access it. But that model only works with your support.

Give Today

Every gift helps producers keep doing what they do best: growing real food for their communities.

$50

Helps keep the 24-hour hotline running for members in crisis.

$100

Covers a producer’s first consultation call with our legal team.

$250+

Recognized as a sponsor on our website and across social media. Eligible for a chance to recommend a farmer for a free 1-year membership

Or give any amount $25 / $75 / $150 / Custom