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

Business Entity Webinar; State Food Law Updates; Small Livestock Operations Will Be Called CAFOs in Oregon
 
 
 

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

 
 
 

 Small Livestock Operations in Oregon Will Be Called "CAFOs" in 2024

 

Small dairies, livestock operations, and potentially even equestrian operations in Oregon have been informed, that starting Jan. 1, 2024, they will be required to obtain a CAFO permit to operate. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) insists that such permits are required for any operations with "confined" animals. ODA defines confinement to include an operation that has livestock that spends any time in a barn and discharges any amount of water (even from a bucket). Attorneys with FTCLDF met with the ODA which maintained that CAFO permits are required because livestock operations discharge water. FTCLDF and our members in Oregon are reviewing the matter and may consider legal action.  Contact FTCLDF if you are a raw milk dairy or small livestock operation in Oregon and wish to be involved.

 
 

Maine Litigation on Behalf of Kenduskeak Kitchen Ongoing

 

Maine state regulators have shuttered a small home food business serving healthy, prepared meals to one of its rural communities.  In support of Kenduskeag Kitchen owner Rhiannon Deschaine and other members, Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) maintains action taken by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) violates both Maine state law and the state constitution. Litigation is costly. Please donate if you can for "Maine Litigation."

 
 

National Summary on State Food Laws

 

The 2023 state legislative session 
resulted in the passing of a number of laws relevant to the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund’s mission, and of impact to our members and their food production operations. See the laws that passed and the laws that were vetoed in your state.

 
 

FTCLDF Poultry Map Is Under Review
 Updates Coming Soon

 

If you have not reviewed our Poultry Map recently, please do so. We are currently working on a thorough review, and we welcome your questions or comments. 
See poultry map.

 
 

Hotline Blotter
Raw Milk Questions  Top the May Hotline Blotter

 

In May, we fielded calls from all over the country regarding a number of farm and food business- related issues. We feel providing a synopsis of the kinds of issues we assist with on a regular basis can give our members an idea of the kinds of questions we regularly answer. Read the blotter.

 
 

FREE Business Bootcamp:
Choice of Business Entity for Your Farm or Cottage Food Business

 

Choosing the best business structure for a farm, cottage food company, or food hub is a good way to strengthen your business and to defend yourself if a problem with your food business arises. This Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund webinar is led by Massachusetts attorneys Patrick Connolly, Chasse Osborn, and Tanisha Edwards from the Foley Hoag Law Firm to recommend business formation and organization for your small farm or food-related business. Watch webinar.

 
 
 

 Monday, July 24
Legal Specialist
Christine Dzujna Will Present Virtually at NOFA Summer Conference

FTCLDF's own Legal Specialist, Christine Dzujna, will talk about the work of Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund at the Northeast Organic Farming Association Summer Conference. Part of the conference is virtual and part is in person. See more.

 
 

Member Mondays
Review Our Most Recent Member Mondays

 

The first Monday of every month is Member Monday where we feature a member photo or video on our Instagram and Facebook pages. Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund is proud of our members, and we take great pleasure in highlighting their operations and the awesome work they are conducting! Would you like to be featured? Please email amelia@farmtoconsumer.org! See recent Member Mondays! 

 

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