Food Freedom

Missouri Freedom to Farm Act Takes on both State and Federal Regulations on Farming and Ranching

by Mike Maharrey | Jan 24, 2023 | Food Freedom, State Bills

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Jan. 24, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Missouri Senate would ban state cooperation with the enforcement of federal regulations that interfere with farming and ranching in the state. Sen. Jill Carter (R) introduced Senate Bill 84 (SB84) on...

To the Governor: Tennessee Passes Food Freedom Act

by Mike Maharrey | Mar 29, 2022 | Food Freedom, State Bills

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 29, 2022) – Yesterday, the Tennessee Senate passed a bill that will increase food freedom in the state and undermine some federal food regulations. Sen. Frank Nicely (R) introduced Senate Bill 693 (SB693) on Feb. 9. Rep. Justin Lafferty...

Missouri House Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Retail Sales of Raw Milk

by Mike Maharrey | Mar 2, 2022 | FDA, Food Freedom, Raw Milk, State Bills

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Mar. 2, 2022) – Today, a second Missouri House committee passed a bill that would legalize retail sales of raw milk in the state and take a step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Rep. Ann Kelly (R) introduced House...

Maine Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment Protecting the Right to Grow Food

by Mike Maharrey | Nov 4, 2021 | FDA, Food Freedom

AUGUSTA, Me. (Nov. 4, 2021) – On Tuesday, Maine voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure that enshrines food freedom in the state constitution. The provisions will protect food sovereignty and set the stage to undermine federal food regulations. The...

Vermont House Passes Bill to Expand Raw Milk Sales; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

by Amanda Bowers | Mar 21, 2021 | FDA, Food Freedom, Raw Milk, State Bills, Uncategorized

MONTPELIER, Vt. (Mar. 21, 2021) – Last week, the Vermont House passed a bill that would expand raw milk sales through community-supported agricultural organizations (CSA’s) and farm stands. Passage into law would take an additional step toward rejecting a...

Montana Senate Passes Food Freedom Bill That Would Legalize Limited Raw Milk Sales

by Mike Maharrey | Mar 8, 2021 | FDA, Food Freedom, Raw Milk, State Bills

HELENA, Mont. (March 8, 2021) – Last week, the Montana Senate passed a “food freedom” bill that would legalize the unregulated sale of homemade foods from producers to informed end consumers, including raw milk and raw milk products. Passage into law...

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