Subject: Your Quarterly Food Freedom Newsletter: 2023 Recap and a Look Ahead from FTCLDF!

Pastured poultry processing webinar; Food freedom fights around the nation; winter hotline blotter; upcoming membership drive
 

Your Quarterly Food Freedom Newsletter
Upcoming Events and Recent News Recap from FTCLDF
"We've Got Your Farmer's Back!"

 
 
 

Thank You! Your End-of-Year Giving Means Greater Capacity in 2024

 

As a member-based organization fighting for the rights of independent farmers, homesteaders, and cottage food makers, we know one thing: There's Strength in Numbers. The more of us who value and appreciate the hard work and dedication of independent farmers, homesteaders, and artisan food makers, the more effective we can be in protecting and expanding the rights of these hard-working folks! Please consider giving back today so that we can continue to have food freedom tomorrow. GIVE HERE.

 
 

A Look Back:
2023 Was a
Big Year for
Food Freedom

 

As 2023 comes to a close it's important to recognize the progress we've made, and also acknowledge there is a tremendous amount of work left to do. We must be fierce in our fight against unfair government policies that impede the viability of independent food and farming operations. SEE THE FULL ARTICLE.

 
 

FTCLDF Welcomes Peter Ruddock as New Board President

 

Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund extends a warm welcome to Peter Ruddock as our new FTCLDF Board President. To the position of President, Peter brings his passion for sustainable food and all things that strengthen local food economies. SEE THE FULL ARTICLE.

 
 

Pastured Poultry Processing Webinar Now Available

Log into our members-only resources for helpful webinars and podcasts!


Pastured Poultry Processing Regulations

Featuring Mike Badger of the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association. Learn about the 1,000 and 20,000 bird exemptions, the Producer Grower Exemption, and the Small Enterprise Exemption.

View All 2023 Members-Only Webinars

The Farm Bill - This webinar features Antonio Tovar, Senior Policy Associate at National Family Farm Coalition.


Which Business Structure Is Best for Your Farm or Cottage Food Company?

This webinar is led by Massachusetts attorneys Patrick Connolly, Chasse Osborn, and Tanisha Edwards from the Foley Hoag Law Firm.


Protecting Your Livestock Guardian Dogs 

Hear from our own Senior Litigation Counsel, Suzy Israel.

 
 
 

Hotline Blotter
Winter 2023 Hotline Blotter: On-Farm Processing Concerns in North Carolina, Raw Dairy in Oregon, and Chickens in Maine

 

State: Oregon

Member called the hotline asking for assistance with raw dairy farm. Member received a letter from the state telling them to cease operations. Wanted to better understand their rights and how to stop the ongoing debate with the health department.

 

State: Maine

Non-member called the hotline asking for assistance. Their town has filed a lawsuit against them for having chickens stating they are in violation of town zoning ordinances. The town’s actions are in violation of the Maine Food Sovereignty Act and Constitutional Right to Food. Individual joined FTCLDF at the homestead member level and is receiving assistance. READ THE FULL BLOTTER.

 
 

Updated Poultry Processing Map Now Available on Our Website

 

We've recently updated our state-by-state review of on-farm poultry processing laws and regulations. SEE IT HERE.
Similar informational maps for raw dairy, custom slaughter and cottage foods can be accessed HERE.

 
 

Wisconsin Has a New Raw Dairy Bill Intended to Legalize Sales

 

Next week we'll be issuing a new Action Alert for Wisconsin raw dairy! Rep. Elijah Behnke, Senator Duey Stroebel along with Grassway Organics have been working hard to legalize the sale of raw dairy in the state. Demand for raw dairy is growing worldwide. Iowa, North Dakota, and Georgia legalized raw dairy sales in 2023.

 
 

Increase the Supply of Farm-Raised Meats

 

There are two bills on the table that will support the supply of farm-raised meats by improving access to local meat processing facilities. The proposed Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act or PRIME Act (H.R. 2859/ S. 907) and an amendment to the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA). READ THE FULL STORY.

 
 
 

2024 Membership Drive

Coming up in February, our membership drive IS A GREAT time to join! Would you like to be involved? Become a sponsor or donate a prize for our new member drawing! Sponsors and prize donors are featured in our emails and social media posts for 6 weeks, reaching thousands of folks interested in natural foods, sustainable and regenerative farming, and food freedom! Contact suzanne@farmtocosnumer.org  to discuss the options or propose a giveaway!

 

Look for Us!
American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA)

Dallas, TX

January 18 - 20, 2024


 

On Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. FTCLDF Executive Director, Alexia Kulwiec, will speak on the USDA regulations pertaining to poultry processing and will review the exemptions to the federal rules and relevant state regulations.
Find out more about the Conference HERE.

 

Look for Us!
Virginia Association for Biological Farming and Small Farm Outreach Program Summit
Roanoke, VA

January 19-21, 2024

 

Please stop by our exhibit and say, "Hi!" We would love to see you in Roanoke! Find out more about the summit HERE.

 

Look for Us!
Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference Lacrosse, WI

February 22-24, 2024

 

FTCLDF Executive Director, Alexia Kulwiec, will speak at Marbleseed! Stop by our exhibit and pick up some information or ask a question. Find out more about the conference HERE.

 

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