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Announcement: AALA Annual Conference, Member Input Needed

Posted February 7, 2014   The American Agricultural Law Association’s (AALA’s) 35th Annual Conference will be held October 19-21, 2014 in...

Group Urges Congress for a New Approach to Food and Agricultural Policy

Posted February 7, 2014   Co-chairs of AGree, a food and agricultural policy group, are urging Congress to try a new...

Maine Bill Would Create Local Food Hubs

Posted February 5, 2014   A Maine bill would support the expansion of “food hubs,” where small-scale farmers can store, cut...

Survey Shows Farm to School Legislation is on Rise

Posted January 9, 2014   An updated National Farm to School Network (NFSN) survey shows in 2012 and 2013, twenty states...

USDA Announces Grants to Help Schools Buy Local Food

Posted November 25, 2013   USDA announced grants for 71 projects over 42 states and the District of Columbia to connect...

Lawsuit Challenges MN “Cottage Foods” Restrictions

Posted November 25, 2013   A Minnesota business owner recently filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s “cottage foods” law, according to...

Raw Milk Producer Sues Oregon Ag Dept. Over Advertising Ban

Posted November 22, 2013   An Oregon dairy owner recently filed a lawsuit in federal court against the state Department of...

SC Direct Marketing Guide Now Available

Posted November 13, 2013   A direct marketing guide for South Carolina is now available through the National Agricultural Law Center...

Ranchers Hope to Add Beef to “Fresh From Florida” Campaign

Posted November 5, 2013   Ranchers in Florida hope to add beef to the “Fresh From Florida” marketing campaign offered by...

NY Governor Welcomes 14 Newly-Licensed Farm Breweries

Posted October 16, 2013   New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo welcomed 14 newly-licensed farm breweries that have opened as a...

New Law Benefits California CSA Business

Posted October 16, 2013   A recently enacted law defining Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and establishing health and safety standards will...

California Governor Signs “Farm to Fork” Legislation, Promotes Local Food

Posted October 3, 2013   California Governor, Jerry Brown recently signed three bills to expand access to fresh, locally-grown food, as...

Local Food Systems on Agenda for AALA Annual Conference

Posted September 27, 2013   The legal challenges in local food systems will be prominently featured at the upcoming 34th Annual...

Free Webinar October 3 on Proposed Food Safety Rules under the FSMA

Posted September 6, 2013   The University of Illinois Extension will host a free webinar on proposed food safety rules under...

Food Safety & Technology on Menu for AALA Annual Conference

Posted August 28, 2013 The intersection of food safety and technology will be prominently featured at the upcoming 34th Annual...

American Agricultural Law Association Annual Conference: Oct. 31 – Nov. 2

Posted August 23, 2013 For attorneys, students, and other professionals interested in agricultural and food law, the 34th Annual Conference of the American Agricultural...