On March 26, Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed Senate Bill 179 (SB 179), a bill that expands on-farm poultry processing in the state as well as frees up poultry and egg sales from local and state regulation. The new law takes effect July 1, 2014.
State Senator Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) was the lead sponsor of the legislation; farmers and FTCLDF members Blaine Hitzfield and Pete Eshelman were...more
On May 13, Blue Hill dairy farmer Dan Brown will have his case heard by the Maine Supreme Court. Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund General Counsel Gary Cox will be arguing Brown's case before the Court. Brown is appealing a lower court ruling finding him guilty on three counts for violations of Maine's food and dairy code. Argument is scheduled to start at 11:40 a.m. and will take place at the Cumberland County Courthouse in Portland...more
Episode 16 of the Food Rights Hour podcast is about protecting local foods. During this episode, our guest host, Michelle Ray, speaks with traditional foods teaching chef, Monica Corrado; Farmageddon filmmaker, Kristin Canty; and FTCLDF President, Pete Kennedy, Esq. Learn what the guests have to say about how FTCLDF helps local food communities...more
Join our Raw Milk Freedom Action Day on May 6 and call to your U.S. Representative and encourage him/her to cosponsor both bills:
Milk Freedom Act of 2014 (HR 4307) and
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2014 (HR 4308)
Congressman Massie (R-KY), Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and a bipartisan coalition introduced these bills to improve consumer food choices and to protect local farmers from federal interference.
HR 4307would completely repeal the ban on raw milk for human consumption and allow shipment of raw milk for human consumption in interstate traffic between any two states. HR 4308 would allow shipment of raw milk between any two states where sale or distribution is already legal.
Use the FREE online petition to FAX your U.S. representative and both senators.
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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 theFTCLDF 2012 Summary.
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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