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5 Apr 2022
Sign up for the Presenting at Conferences course at TXFED.org to access expert advice on preparing and delivering engaging presentations. @TexasLocalFood @CommonMarketTX @TOFGA @TXExtension @FarmshareATX @TFMMueller @TFMLakeline @GrowNorthTexas @USDA_AMS @FMCorg
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16 May 2021
Our healthy soils bill awaits Abbott's signature while 2 more priority bills still have a chance WITH YOUR HELP: 1) allow homeowners to grow their own food & 2) prevent jurisdictions from ignoring the 2019 cap on farmers' market permit fees. More at bit.ly/33PBkSm
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15 May 2021
FARFA & fellow Agtivists worked 12 years to loosen TX restrictions on raw milk sales. The dept of health services announced new raw milk rules in 2020 and we worked w/ them to improve them. The result: raw milk deliveries & more raw milk products! More at bit.ly/3btO0CF.
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12 May 2021
The Texas House just passed the Home Food Security Bill to prevent HOAs and cities from keeping people from growing their own food on their own property! It just needs to get through the Senate & needs signing by Gov Abbott. Call your TX Senators to support HB 1686!
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7 May 2021
The TX Home Food Security Bill (HB 1686) is on life support and needs your calls & emails! The bill ensures people can grow their own food on their own property but is stuck in Calendar Committtee & hasn't been scheduled for vote. Find out how to help at farmandranchfreedom.org/dont…
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Farm & Ranch Freedom retweeted
4 May 2021
New research confirms why farmers need support to shift to organic & regenerative ag to help combat the climate crisis!
We cannot rely on toxic pesticides that undermine healthy soil and poison pollinators & people. #SaveTheSoil
theguardian.com/environment/…
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3 May 2021
Some surprise testimony at a House Committee hearing last week on our Farmers' Market Bill (HB 1652) leaves us less confident of the bill sailing through. Find out why and learn what you can do to help at farmandranchfreedom.org/farm…
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26 Apr 2021
Help push the Home Food Security Bill over the finish line! HB 1686/SB 1062, would protect people’s right to raise their own food on their property. Find out how to help and get our complete weekly briefing on all the bills we're promoting or monitoring at farmandranchfreedom.org/tx-l…
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23 Apr 2021
Congratulations, Carolina!
An Advocate for Small Farms and Better Food Systems news.utexas.edu/2021/04/21/a…
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19 Apr 2021
Join us tomorrow at noon on Zoom to learn about FARFA's priority bills in the Texas Lege & about how to be an effective Ag-Tivist in spite of covid restrictions. No registration required ... just go to bit.ly/SpeakOutFARFA
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Farm & Ranch Freedom retweeted
15 Apr 2021
@FamilyFarmCo @Federation1967 @AmericanU present BALANCING THE SCALES - a webinar on
#Disparity2Parity.
Friday, April 23, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm Eastern Time.
Register (free) at eventbrite.com/e/disparity-t….
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16 Apr 2021
SAVE THE DATE! We're hosting our annual Conference in-person, Aug. 8-10, Texas State University/San Marcos, under the new name: Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference. Watch for registration announcement coming soon!
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15 Apr 2021
Our bill to allow farmers to sell ungraded eggs to restaurants is STILL waiting for committee hearings in both TX chambers. We need more co-sponsors on this bill to move it along! Ask your TX state Rep and Senator to co-sponsor HB 2028/SB 336. More at bit.ly/TXungradedeggs
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13 Apr 2021
FARFA Executive Director and Founder Judith McGeary knows the challenges of small-scale farmers and ranchers ... because she is one!
"I believe today's biggest agricultural challenge is creating an agriculture system that is not corporate-controlled." — Judith McGeary, Texas rancher
You can watch more video extras from Farm Aid 2020 here youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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12 Mar 2021
Carbon sequestration, reduced flooding, and drought resilience are just some of the benefits of building healthier soils. Our Texas bill will provide support for farmers & landowners to build soil health. More at bit.ly/3l6sY09
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11 Mar 2021
Thanks @broylesa for this powerful article! Relief funds for TX farmers are still being accepted at gofundme.com/f/Texas-Farmer-…
After devastating Texas freeze, farmers are seeking relief wherever they can find it
statesman.com/story/lifestyl… via @statesman
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9 Mar 2021
Keep up with FARFA's priority bills as they work their way through the Texas Legislature. Watch for progress on our Bill Tracking Page: farmandranchfreedom.org/bill… & we'll even let you know when & how to contact your state legislators to get their support.
4 Mar 2021
Help end the rule keeping TX restaurants from buying safe, healthy eggs from local farmers. Watch the presentation by TX farmer Katherine Tanner, explaining why she supports HB 2028 / SB 336. Then call your TX state senator and rep to get their support! vimeo.com/519206531
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3 Mar 2021
Texas HB 2397 would halt Texas Dept of Ag's intrusive inspections of small farms; farms exempt from the federal Produce Safety Rule. TDA wastes your tax $$ to inspect these farms! Call your TX state rep & ask for support to rein in TDA! More at ow.ly/Jfqx50DPnDj.
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26 Feb 2021
FARFA is working with a number of Texas organizations to finalize details for distribution of emergency funds to farmers and ranchers impacted by the recent storms. In the meantime, a number of resources are available to assist. Find out more at farmandranchfreedom.org/texa…
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