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Debt and American Chicken Farming

This handy infographic explains the economics of poultry production from the perspective of the typical American chicken farmer. It’s not…
Lessons Learned From Massive Recalls Due To Peanut-Tainted Cumin

FDA recently issued a consumer advisory warning people who are highly allergic to peanuts to avoid products containing ground…
Smart Leases for New and Beginning Farmers

by Jason Foscolo Everyone interested in becoming a farmer should read this piece from Salon entitled “What nobody Told Me About…
Listeria outbreak linked to apples serves as reminder of the liabilities food businesses can face

The recent outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to commercially-produced caramel apples, has been traced to the apple distributor, Bidart Brothers…
Raw Milk Liabilities and Independent Certification

by Jack Hornickel NPR recently highlighted a new tool for raw milk producers: third-party quality control standards and independent certification.…
Insurance Options for Organic Farmers

by Jack Hornickel The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is on its way to providing insurance coverage for all organic…
Due Diligence for Food Businesses

We’ve often been asked the question “How do I invest in a food business if I am not from the…
FDA Study on Soft Ripened Cheeses

Back in February, the Food and Drug Administration released a food safety risk assessment of domestically produced, soft ripened cheeses.…
Food Law Advice for Restaurants That Source Their Own Ingedients

My restaurant clients always tell me how maddening and insufferable it is to be asked repeatedly “Is it local?” by…
Creative Methods of Drought Relief

A modicum of good news for drought-beleaguered farmers. More government agencies are stepping up to provide relief. Frequent Food Law…
Fail A State Mandated Inspection, Suffer a Food Recall

We tend to associate food recalls with food-borne illness, but outbreaks are not the only source of product recalls. Food…
Federal Judge: Raw Milk Cow Shares “Merely a Subterfuge” for Direct Sale

The law continues to erode the effectiveness of the cow share arrangements that are designed to circumvent raw milk regulations.…