My Presentation on Livestock Animal Welfare Law

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Last May, I spoke at the Animal Agriculture Alliance (“AAA”) Stakeholder’s Summit on livestock animal welfare law.  If you follow this blog then you know this topic is a passion of mine.  You can view my presentation below. [slideshare id=13344363&doc=whenactivistscomecalling-120615170954-phpapp01] In case you missed it, here are a few other posts that may be of interest: 1.  5 State Approaches …

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Sibling Visitation Rights in New York

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There is a presumption that a parent knows what is best for his or her child and can decide who the child sees and when.  When parents divorce, siblings or half-siblings might be split and their relationships might suffer.  In New York, siblings (full-blood and half-blood) have a statutory right to visitation with each other.  This is outlined in New …

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Appointed as the Chair of the ABA GP Solo Agriculture Law Committee for 2012-2013

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For the second year in a row, I have been appointed as the Chair of the American Bar Association’s (“ABA”) General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s Agriculture Law Committee for the 2012-2013 year.  It has been an exciting first year getting the Committee up and going again with two fantastic Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) webinars on crop/livestock insurance and …

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Three Years and the Fun Keeps Coming…

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Happy Third Year Anniversary to this blog!  Seems like just yesterday I was writing this second year anniversary post.  Time flies when you are having fun!  It’s been an exciting third year of this blog.  Here are a few highlights: 1.  This law blog (“blawg”) made the American Bar Association’s (“ABA”) Top 100 Blawg list.  Nominations for 2012 are right …

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My Presentation on Tradition and Technology in Agriculture

Rincker LawAg-vocacy, Farm Life, Food & Ag Organizations, Food & Ag Policy, Social Media and Technology, Speaking Engagements

Last year, I spoke at the New York Farm Bureau (“NYFB”) Young Farmers & Ranchers (“YF&R”) Leadership Conference in Upstate New York regarding “Tradition & Technology” within the agriculture industry.  I wrote this blog post last year summarizing my presentation; however, I thought I would revisit this topic today and post my presentation below.  Regarding tradition, you might also like this …

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Proud Supporter of Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois

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I was recently asked to speak in support of Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois for a radio commercial.  As many of you know, my father was an agriculture instructor there for nearly my entire life and I received my associate of science in agriculture there many moons ago.  I have many found memories of my experience there.  I am …

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Relocating from New York with Marital Children After A Divorce

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I love New York and I certainly don’t want to move elsewhere but I understand why someone else might.  After a divorce, one parent may wish to relocate either to pursue a new relationship or to be closer to family.  If there is no visitation granted to the other parent, the custodial parent can move freely.  However, in most cases …

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Debrief From Skype Conversation About Being An Agriculture Attorney

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I hope that my readers had a wonderful Fourth of July vacation and were able to spend some time in the sun.  I had a nice time running again and spending time on a few beaches on Long Island including Shelter Island and Robert Moses Beach.  Some R & R is always a good thing. Last Friday, I enjoyed a …

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For You Iowa Folks – Recommended Agriculture Law Book

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I recently finished reading Pat Dillon‘s book titled “Field Manual:  Iowa Farmer’s Guide to Legal Issues.”  It’s a great book and covers all the basics ranging from contract law, crop insurance, estate planning, farm leases to bankruptcy.  Dillion is a good writer breaking down complicated legal concepts. The Kindle version is only $5.00 from Amazon.   I give the book …

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So What Are Some of Your “Food Rules?”

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Hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July!  I just finished Michael Pollan’s book “Food Rules.”  It’s an extremely quick read.  I agreed with some and disagreed with others.  It got me thinking:  what are some of the “food rules” that my readers use? When I interned with the American Simmental Association (“ASA”) in Bozeman, Montana many moons ago, Dr. …

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My Presentation on Drafting Farm Partnership Agreements

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Last fall I spoke at the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) 32nd Agriculture Law Symposium on partnership agreements for farms and ranches.  Although there is likely a better choice of entity, general partnerships are common among the agriculture community and easily overlooked when there is a good relationship among the partners (or family members). Even so, I highly recommend memorializing …

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