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AcresUSA: Tractor Time · Sep 15, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

Judith McGeary, Food Freedom: Opportunities and Challenges for Producers Ep. 74

In this episode of ‘The Acres U.S.A. Podcast’, another throwback Eco-Ag recording from 2017. Judith McGeary dives deep into the complexities of food safety regulations and legislative advocacy for small and sustainable farmers. The episode features a comprehensive discussion on state cottage food laws, federal food safety regulations, and the importance of grassroots activism. Key points include the nuances of cottage food laws, exemptions under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and the potential impacts of the PRIME Act on local meat processing. The conversation emphasizes the significant role of building relationships with policymakers and offers practical advice for effective activism. Tune in to learn how to navigate the regulatory landscape and make informed decisions to support sustainable agriculture. Important Links from Today’s Episode: Members site: https://members.acresusa.com Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/ Register for Eco-Ag 2025: https://conference.acresusa.com/ Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/

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In this episode of ‘The Acres U.S.A. Podcast’, another throwback Eco-Ag recording from 2017. Judith McGeary dives deep into the complexities of food safety regulations and legislative advocacy for small and sustainable farmers. The episode features a comprehensive discussion on state cottage food laws, federal food safety regulations, and the importance of grassroots activism. Key points include the nuances of cottage food laws, exemptions under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and the potential impacts of the PRIME Act on local meat processing. The conversation emphasizes the significant role of building relationships with policymakers and offers practical advice for effective activism. Tune in to learn how to navigate the regulatory landscape and make informed decisions to support sustainable agriculture.

Important Links from Today’s Episode:

Members site: https://members.acresusa.com

Acres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/

Register for Eco-Ag 2025: https://conference.acresusa.com/

Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/

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