I recently came across this Parent’s Handbook from the New York State Parent Education and Awareness Program.  If you are currently going through a divorce or separation with children, I recommend reviewing the handbook.  I especially liked the section in the handbook when it talks about the emotional effects of children in different age groups. [...]

I am very happy to announce that I was recently added to the mediation roster with the New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee (“SADC”).  The mediation is free for agriculture producers.  The program hears Right to Farm and other U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) disputes (e.g., agriculture credit, conservation programs). You can find more information [...]

Sustainability has been a big buzz word in agriculture over the last few years – but what does it mean?  In preparation for this presentation that I gave earlier this month, I found the “legal definition” of “sustainable agriculture” here.  Pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 3103, “sustainable agriculture” means an “integrated system of plant and animal [...]

Wow.  Cannot believe how fast May is passing.  Time flies when you are having fun.  I had a pleasant conversation with some lovely ladies earlier this month who wish to have a career in agriculture law.  Here were a couple of the questions. 1.  How did you get started? I started my law practice by [...]