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Food Law in the States: 2026 Update Part 2

With 2026 reaching its halfway point, most state legislatures have wrapped up their legislative sessions. As such, it is important to...

UADA news release: National Agricultural Law Center hosts webinar on community supported agriculture

by Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts: Webinar explores community supported ag business model for producers,...

Cottage Food Laws: Recent Trends and Major State Changes

Jebadiah Schwager, Research Fellow Emily Stone, Staff Attorney It is no secret that the United States has the safest food supply...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Add-ons)

Producers and consumers can choose to participate in community supported agriculture. Under this business structure, the burden of risk for producers...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Labor)

Emily Stone, Staff Attorney Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) can be an effective way to connect producers with consumers. For both parties...

Recent Federal Proposals affecting Meat & Poultry Processing

Dustin Messner, Research Fellow Elizabeth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney Through recent federal proposals, some members of Congress have expressed interest in...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Limiting Liability)

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) can be a beneficial tool for producers to add value to their operation. However, if a CSA...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Formation and Contracting with Members)

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great opportunity for agricultural producers looking to add value to their operation and for consumers...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Intro)

If you are a consumer interested in connecting with and financially supporting farmers in your local community, one option is Community...

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Commodities, Forestry, and Horticulture Titles

As of July 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...

Update on Cottage Food Laws – 2024 Proposed Legislation

Have you ever wondered who regulates the pickles your next-door neighbor makes and sells out of their home? The regulation of...

Food Safety in Retail and Foodservice: FDA and CDC Sign an MOU

**This article was written by NALC Research Fellow Jeramy Ashton, a third-year law student at the University of Arkansas at Little...

How AMS is Promoting Local Food Systems

Recently, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), initiated several cooperative agreement programs...

USDA’s Efforts to Promote and Support Urban Agriculture

On February 1, 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of the Federal Advisory Committee (FAC) on...

“Custom Exempt” Slaughter: The Exception, or the Rule?

The processing of livestock- which includes animals such as cattle, sheep, swine, and goats- is governed on a national level by...

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The Ag and Food Law Update: Oct. 4, 2019

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 JUDICIAL:...

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AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: MARCH 28th, 2019

JUDICIAL: CRYSTAL HILSLEY, Plaintiff, v. GENERAL MILLS, INC. et al., Defendants. Additional Party Names: Sanrio Co. Ltd., No. 3:18-CV-00395-L-BLM, 2019 WL...

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THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: AUGUST 10, 2018

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ANNOUNCEMENT:  Mark your calendar...

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THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: JULY 17, 2018

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ANNOUNCEMENT:  Join us Wednesday,...

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THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.  ANNOUNCEMENT: Join us TODAY at 12...