Why I Started New York Agri-Women

by Cari Rincker on Sep.01, 2010

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For those of you who have been following this blog, you know that for the last eight months I have been working hard trying to start a state affilate of American Agri-Women (“AAW”).  We had a tremendous turnout for the reception and agri-tour in New York City and meet-ups in the Finger Lakes and Syracuse.  With [...]

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Managing the Stresses of Farm and Ranch Life

by Cari Rincker on Aug.27, 2010

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I have really resonated with this blog by agriculture social media guru Michele Payn-Knoper about breaking away from work to enjoy time with family.  I related to this in my own life because for the last year I have poured myself into building my law practice.   Not only is “the law a jealous mistress” [...]

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Consider the Tax Consequences of Selling Farm Assets

by Cari Rincker on Aug.25, 2010

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There’s no doubt that dairy producers have been suffering from a challenging economic climate.  The current milk prices have forced several dairy producers to consider selling farm assets to stay afloat.  But before doing so, dairy producers should consider the tax implications.  New York Farm Net has an excellent guide illustrating the tax consequences of [...]

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How Can You Help Change the Law?

by Cari Rincker on Aug.24, 2010

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Many people in the agriculture community like to complain about the law, but only a select few take the time to do something about it.  In the recent Grassroots newspaper published by the New York Farm Bureau (“NYFB”), there is a great article by Jeff Williams (on page 13) about how a New York agriculture [...]

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