On April 23rd, the Hancock County Superior Court heard oral argument on whether Dan Brown should be awarded summary judgment in his favor in an action brought against him by the Maine Department of Agriculture. FTCLDF General Counsel Gary Cox and his Ellsworth, Maine co-counsel Sandy Collier argued the case of Mr. Brown. Surprisingly, the judge rendered her decision within a week of the hearing. On May 1st, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the State of Maine and issued an injunction enjoining Mr. Brown from selling raw milk and other...more
Michael Schmidt and Montana Jones face substantial jail time for allegedly violating a quarantine order on sheep that were no threat to the public health. Here is an account of the case.
Shepherdess Montana Jones began accumulating her flock of rare Shropshire sheep in 2000. Once an extremely popular breed due to their high productivity, their hardiness, and their ability to thrive on grass, Shropshires had become progressively more rare in Canada as grain-feeding became the norm. Concerned about the dwindling biodiversity and the quality of grass-fed versus grain-fed lamb, Montana wanted to...more
The dairy industry has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve the inclusion of chemical sweeteners (e.g., aspartame) as part of the 'standard of identity' for milk and 17 other dairy products, including yogurt, eggnog and cream.
If these dairy items are used as ingredients in other foods, the label will simply state "milk" or "cream", etc., without mention of the additives.
See the FDA Consumer Update which attempts to explain the petition request but fails to address concerns about second generation products (i.e., foods containing any of the 18 dairy products as an ingredient).
Farm-to-Fork FundRAISER June 20, 2013 - near Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Experience the Legacy of Joseph Decuisand join Pete and Alice Eshelman for an afternoon and evening at their farm about 15 miles west of Fort Wayne, near the small town of Roanoke, Indiana.
Meet Fund Board members and special guests including Fund president Pete Kennedy, Esq.; Board secretarySally Fallon Morell, author ofNourishing TraditionsandWeston A. Price Foundation president; Fund vice presidentElizabeth Gamsky-Rich, Esq.; Board memberJohn Moody, author ofFood Clubs and Co-op Handbook; Kristin Canty, director/producer ofFarmageddon; and Fund General Counsel Gary Cox, Esq.
All proceeds benefit the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund.
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit [EIN 20-8605130], 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.
Donations to the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund are always appreciated though not tax-deductible. To make a tax-deductible donation, go towww.f2cfnd.org/donate to earmark it for "public interest litigation" (PIL). Or contact us by email at[email protected] or call 703-208-FARM (3276).
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