Subject: Your Quarterly Food Freedom Newsletter: FTCLDF News Recap and Upcoming Events

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Your Quarterly Food Freedom Newsletter
FTCLDF News Recap and Upcoming Events
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Update on USDA Order for Further Testing of Raw Milk for H5N1 (Avian Flu)

This is an evolving situation. FTCLDF will continue to monitor developments and post new information as it becomes available.

FTCLDF reported on December 6, 2024 that USDA APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) issued an order that would apply to raw milk producers providing wholesome, raw milk for human consumption.

It is now the understanding of FTCLDF that USDA APHIS will NOT be testing raw milk provided directly to consumers, or intended for raw aged cheese. The USDA has communicated, however, that state programs may begin testing as part of state surveillance, and the USDA has not ruled out testing raw milk for human consumption in the future.

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Injunction Issued Stopping Corporate Transparency Act Reporting!

This is not legal advice. This is general information for educational purposes regarding CTA requirements.

The beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirement is on hold after a federal Texas judge issued a preliminary injunction applicable to all reporting companies nationwide. The injunction was in response to a lawsuit brought by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and five other businesses to challenge the constitutionality of the new reporting requirement.

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The End of Legislative Sessions Across the Country Highlight the Importance of Continued Support for Food Freedom Bills

As state legislative sessions across the country have come to an end, we wanted to share the progress of some of the important legislative pieces we have been tracking and engaging in across 14 states.

Important food freedom bills have been voted on and the time is now to review these bills for the upcoming year.

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How to Be a Changemaker; Now Is the Time for Action

In most states, the legislative session begins in January and February. During this period, new bills are introduced and bills that died the prior year are resurrected.

We have seen our members achieve great success and make meaningful progress on policy change in their states and communities. We urge you to get involved and to lean on us when you need support!

Click on the link below to get more information about how to be a force for change.

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FTCLDF Signs onto the LOCAL Foods Act to Benefit On-Farm Slaughter

Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund is one of dozens of organizations, and more than 600 signatories from across the country to support a petition by Rural Vermont to improve the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA).

Currently, FMIA only allows farmers to raise, slaughter, and butcher their animals without inspection for their personal use, not sold to customers.

On Sept.19, 2024, Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local (LOCAL) Foods Act (S.5106) to permanently protect the ability of livestock farmers, consumers, custom processors, and itinerant slaughterers to practice and benefit from on-farm slaughter.

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Look for Us!
If You Are Attending Any of the Following Events We Would Love to See You

January 23-25, 2025
American Pastured Poultry Producers Association Conference
Allen, TX

January 22-25, 2025
EcoFarm Conference
Pacific Grove, CA

February 8, 2025
NOFA-NH
Southern New Hampshire University

February 23-28, 2025
CA Small Farms Conference
Hybrid - Virtual and Various Locations

March 1, 2025
NOFA-CT
Willamantic, CT

Would you like for FTCLDF to present at a food, farming, or homesteading event? Please let us know by using our contact form.

Or please reach out to Madeline at madeline@farmtoconsumer.org

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