The FTCLDF protects the rights of the nation's family farms, artisan food producers, homesteaders, consumers and affiliate communities to engage in direct commerce free of harassment by federal, state and local government interference; it protects the rights of farmers and artisanal producers to make their products available and the rights of consumers to access the foods of their choice from the source of their choice. FTCLDF is a true grassroots organization and receives no government funding and little or no corporate funding. Our main sources of revenue are membership fees, individual donations and grants likeminded 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Give us a call at 703-208-3276 if you have questions about our funding.