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Right to Farm Protection in Michigan Threatened
President of the Michigan Small Farms Council 

 

A major development in the American system of government has been the rise in power of the executive branch and the corresponding weakening of the "separation of powers" doctrine.

 

In this article, Wendy Banka, President of the Michigan Small Farms Council, reports on the history of the Michigan Right to Farm Act (RTFA) and how the Michigan Department...more

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Living with GMOs: A Letter from America
by Beyond GM

 

An open letter to the citizens, politicians, and regulators of the UK and Europe about the hazards of genetically modified crops--the warning comes at a critical time as the European Parliament will vote in January whether member states can decide for themselves to grow GM crops or not.

 

If this legislation is passed, the UK could see the planting of commercial GM crops within the next six to eighteen months...more

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Tell Congress to Vote NO on TPP & Fast Track Authority for Trade Deals
    

 

Help stop the latest push for "Fast Track" legislation. This type of legislation would enable corporate power grabs--like the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement--to be rushed through Congress without the normal procedures for amendments and debate.

 

President Obama and other heads of state are meeting in Asia this month in an attempt to advance the TPP negotiations. The public has been shut out of the TPP negotiating process, while hundreds of corporate lobbyists--representing companies such as Walmart, Cargill and Monsanto--have had access to...more

 


 

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FSMA: The Threat to Raw Milk
FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act

  Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

Even though the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn't carried out or threatened an enforcement action against raw milk producers for several years, FDA remains the most anti-raw milk government agency in the country. In 2010, Congress greatly expanded FDA's power with the passage of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

 

FSMA authorizes FDA to issue...more

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Protect Food Freedom & Donate to FTCLDF
A Tribute to Fund Donors - Our Million Dollar Rainmakers
Our Million Dollar Rainmakers
[words and music by Jan Garrett & JD Martin]


 

The video first aired at the Full Moon Feast on the Prairie FundRAISER dinner in November 2014. 

Read the recap of the event here.


 


 

It's #GivingTuesday!

This #GivingTuesday, protect food freedom and give to your favorite nationwide non-profit organization, the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF)!

As you likely know, FTCLDF defends the rights of sustainable family farmers and artisan food producers to make their products available directly to consumers in a manner that protects, preserves and enhances the environment and its natural resources. These products include but are not limited to meat and meat products, poultry, eggs, raw milk and raw milk products, fruits and vegetables, lacto-fermented foods and beverages, prepared foods, and bread and other baked goods. 

What did we accomplish last year? 
Read the FTCLDF 2013 Summary to find out. 

The FTCLDF's many donors each contribute in a unique way! Our rain makers attend events; write blog stories; share Facebook items; buy tee shirts; film promo messages; donate proceeds from conferences; donate foods and beverages for events; hold farm tours; provide silent auction gifts; promote FTCLDF membership; volunteer for legal cases, exhibits, or events; and donate when possible. 

Please join the FTCLDF's many donors and consider sending a gift to FTCLDF. Your donation of any size will be appreciated and wisely used to make a difference!

Prefer to make a tax-deductible donation? Call 703-208-FARM (3276) now!

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Eat Out Without Guilt with The Renegade Guide to Dining Out!
A Beautifully Photographed Digital E-Book for Real Food Lovers

Maybe you know what it's like to look at a restaurant's menu and feel confused about how to make the healthiest choice. 

 

Only a handful of places serve up farm-to-table cuisine, and even fewer prepare food with healthy oils. How can you make wise choices?

 

The Renegade Guide to Dining Out can help!

 

Get The Renegade Guide to Dining Out for only $14.99 (bonuses included) and FTCLDF receives 50%!
 

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Get this Edible Mushroom Garden for Yourself or as a Gift!

 

Get this Edible Mushroom Garden Now! 
Just add water, light and air.
  
Only $24.95
(plus shipping added at checkout)

Order Now for holiday delivery

 

Last week, we announced our Edible Mushroom Garden fundraiser. To date we are on our way to meeting our goal.

 

What's in it for you?

 

For each mushroom kit purchased, you:

  • can grow mushrooms right at home or give someone this unique gift,
  • support the work of FTCLDF as we receive 50% for each kit, and
  • support a small, sustainable farm

Your Edible Mushroom Garden will produce Oyster mushrooms in just a few short weeks--right on your kitchen countertop. 3Chicks Farms produces their grow-it-yourself kit from certified organic mushroom spawn and pesticide-free wheat straw grown by one of their neighbors. Grow it indoors right out of the box, no special equipment required.

 

Oyster mushrooms are much more flavorful than typical button mushrooms available at the grocery store. Check out these recipes on our friend Jenny McGruther's Nourished Kitchen blog:

 

Wild Mushroom Stew with Grass-Fed Beef 

Wild Mushroom Butter
 

(plus shipping added at checkout)!

 

Follow this link to place your order today. Kits ship out in about 1 week and have a shelf life of up to 3 months under refrigeration.
 

Questions? Contact Cindy at [email protected] or (815) 345-3978

Keep Raw Milk Flowing
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, defends the rights and broadens the freedoms of family farms and artisan food producers while protecting consumer access to raw milk and nutrient-dense foods. Learn more About Us or check out the FTCLDF 2013 Summary.

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