Vote NO and Protect Missouri Family FarmsACTION ALERT: Oppose Amendment #1 Change to State Constitution
On August 5, 2014, Missouri voters will decide on whether to pass Constitutional Amendment #1, also known as the "Right to Farm Amendment" (aka the "Right to Harm" amendment).
While the right to farm is something everyone should support, Amendment One serves as a bio-tech/concentrated animal feeding operation protection act--doing little to help the family farm. Supporters of the amendment include Monsanto, Cargill, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Corn Growers, Missouri Cattleman's Association, and Missouri Pork Association--all entities working to further the interests of industrial agriculture...more Elections on Tuesday, August 5 |
 Food Freedom Fest Celebrates Local Food Hero  |
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Staunton, VA--(July 28, 2014)--Farmers, foodies, politicians and others dedicated to advancing food freedom unite for a weekend festival in the scenic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia on September 5-6, 2014. Organized by the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF), Food Freedom Fest is a fun, educational gathering for anyone who appreciates freedom of choice in food and agriculture. The funds raised will help defend the rights of small farmers and artisan food producers, as well as consumers and buying clubs. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), is trying to control all food regulation and poses a threat to the local food movement. The September gathering is a meeting of people who see the benefit of a direct farmer to consumer relationship...more
Reserve Hotel - $109/night
special rate extended to August 11
Deluxe Polyface Tour conducted by Joel Salatin $250/adult and $100/child aged 10 and under; lap children (without a separate plate) aged 2 and under are free of charge |
Episode 17: Trust Your Gut with Kombucha and More!Podcast with Hannah Crum, Tara Rayburn, and Dr. Sylvia Onusic
by Dr. Kaayla Daniel  Episode 17 of the Food Rights Hour podcast is a three-part episode that features an interview with Hannah Crum, the Kombucha Mamma, about the probiotic beverage, kombucha; a healthy habit tip on healthy summer beverages with Tara Rayburn; and a public health study on vitamin D, cold sores and Alzheimer's with Dr. Sylvia Onusic...more |
Donate $100 or more by August 8 and Claim Your Gift(s)!  | To receive one of these 5 specially-selected donor gifts, donate $100 or more
by August 8, 2014.
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We are grateful for the financial support raised during our annual appeal and are pleased to be able to offer donor gifts in appreciation of donations of $100 or more.
Every year we carefully select the most recent media as a thank-you to our food rights community members who provide donations. Each of these gifts promotes either the notion of sustainable farming and/or cooking or preparing foods from those sustainable farms.
As in years past, Joel and Teresa Salatin of Polyface Farms are graciously opening their doors to the $395 level donors, for a special tour, which is included as part of the Food Freedom Fest.
Since inception in 2007, the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund has worked to establish and protect the rights of farmers to direct market the products of the farm and the rights of consumers to obtain the foods of their choice from the source of their choice. Your donation of any size will be appreciated and wisely used to make a difference! Donate now and select your gift(s) while supplies last! |
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Membership benefits include the possibility of representation in court; the Fund typically pays for all court costs. The Fund is not an insurance company and cannot guarantee representation on all legal matters. Your membership fees and donations help to keep local food sources available and preserve family farms facing unjust enforcement actions.
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