Russian Orphan Adopted and Growing Strong on Raw Dairy A video interview by Cathy Raymond, Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund Rudy was a sickly little boy in a Russian orphanage. Family farmers, Janet and Wayne Brunner adopted him, and helped him grow into a hardy, intelligent little boy, with farm fresh foods, and a good life on the farm.

Consumers and farmers are uniting on two fronts this week, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. to speak out for consumer freedom of choice and food safety.

Actions by Wisconsin regulators have created an explosion of interest in protecting consumer access to raw dairy. An upcoming public hearing gives citizens a chance to speak out for food freedom.

A video interview with a Virginia herbalist dramatically shows the heavy burden too many laws and overlapping bureaucracies puts on cottage industry in the U.S.

Clare Hamilton goes to the head of her class on food safety. This farm girl is growing up on a sustainable farm in Colorado, and one can only hope the politicians listen to her words of wisdom.

Max Kane, an eyewitness at the Michael Schmidt verdict which pronounced the legality of Canadian cowshares, shares his thoughts in words and on video. Related posts:Widespread News Coverage of Michael Schmidt Verdict Here are just a few of the clips of coverage…Tim Wightman Cow Boarding Pioneer Reacts to Schmidt Verdict The protracted effort to secure raw milk access has taken…Michael Schmidt Found Not Guilty on All Charges A stunning, long awaited decision delivered by a thoughtful…

Virginia Independent Consumers and Farmers last year helped pass a Home Kitchen Bill. This year, they go back to lobby for pickles, salsa and other fermented foods to be allowed.