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State Regulators Can Do No Wrong–WI Judge Rules in Favor of DATCP in Craig and Zinniker Cases As FTCLDF Courtroom Losing Streak Continues

by David Gumpert | Sep 6, 2011 | Uncategorized | 70 comments

“Heads I win, tails you lose.” I couldn’t help but think about that kids’ expression–the kind of everything-going-your-way fantasy all kids dream about at one time or another–as I read through Wisconsin judge Patrick Fiedler’s...

When You Penetrate John Sheehan’s Veil of Secrecy, You Find a Pizza Cheese Quality Control Guy Running FDA’s War on Raw Milk–And Turning All Disclosure into Struggle

by David Gumpert | Sep 2, 2011 | Raw Milk, Regulation, Rights | 26 comments

You have to wonder: What has John Sheehan been trying so hard to hide in refusing to disclose information about himself? When I was researching my book, The Raw Milk Revolution: Behind America’s Emerging Battle Over Food Rights, one of the items on my check list...

In First Ruling, Federal Judge Provides Clues to His Leanings in MD Food Club Case, and They’re Not Encouraging for Amish Farmer Defendant, Or Food Clubs

by David Gumpert | Sep 1, 2011 | Uncategorized | 20 comments

The federal judge hearing the government case to prevent Amish farmer Daniel Allgyer from shipping raw milk to members of a Maryland food club has issued his first ruling, and initial thoughts on the case. At first read, he seems negatively inclined toward the rights...

Let’s Challenge CDFA Outreach on Herdshares and Cowshares, Test Its Sincerity, Before Falling for Classic Divide-and-Conquer Tactic

by David Gumpert | Aug 28, 2011 | Uncategorized | 44 comments

Been thinking, in the midst of this East Coast hurricane… and hurrying to post while electricity and modems still working…What are we to make of this seemingly conciliatory gesture by the head of the California Department of Food and Agriculture in meeting...

Time Out to Be Introspective, To Take a Look At Our Manners, and At Our Relevance

by David Gumpert | Aug 23, 2011 | Uncategorized | 64 comments

A few days ago, I received a troubling email from someone active on behalf of food rights, and someone I highly respect. I see you working hard and contributing to the food freedom and quality battlefront and it lifts me up. My desire to be a supporter and promoter of...

The Bottom Line Reality of the Rawesome Case: People Have Lost Access to Their Food–Base Cruelty…or a Crime?

by David Gumpert | Aug 18, 2011 | Uncategorized | 60 comments

There was an interesting article in the Chicago Sun-Times over the weekend about the growing popularity of locally produced food. While there have been any number of such articles in recent months, this one made some important additional points that tend to be ignored...

As the Government Dribbles Out New Accusations in Rawesome Case, It’s Important Not to Get Drawn Into Its Shell Game Diversion

by David Gumpert | Aug 14, 2011 | Uncategorized | 64 comments

Shell game in New York City. If you hang around certain areas of New York City, or ride its subways long enough, you’ll be pushed to play a shell game. It looks easy enough–just find the pea under one of three thimbles that are quickly moved around. Of...

Could a Trial of the Rawesome Three Trump That of The Chicago Seven? Moms Mobilize for Food Clubs, FTCLDF Pushes Shareholder Suit for Herdshares

by David Gumpert | Aug 12, 2011 | Uncategorized | 28 comments

Christopher DardenThe criminal charges filed against three individuals associated with the Rawesome Food Club in Venice, CA, have gotten me thinking much about the trial of the Chicago Seven. It’s been a while since we’ve had a good old-fashioned political...

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