You know the conservation that I am referring to– the one about estate and succession planning. The conversation when you talk about all the What If’s. Try to have that conversation this holiday season. I know it might be an uncomfortable topic to bring up while you are “roasting chestnuts on the open fire” or drinking eggnog while watching Charlie …
New York State Agriculture Society Meeting in Syracuse
I will be attending the 179th Annual New York State Agriculture Society (“NYSAG”) Meeting & Agriculture Forum in Syracuse, New York on January 6, 2011 at the Holiday Inn. This year’s theme is “Eat Local/Feed the World – Food Production for the Future.” It is a timely topic with the momentum of the local food movement in light of a growing world population. Food …
New to Twitter? Information for #Ag Tweeps
I posted a few articles today on JD Supra about Twitter that might be of interest to some of you: A Two-Month Twitter Challenge: Why #Agriculture Producers Should Be on Twitter; Twitter Etiquette: So What Are the Rules?; #Agriculture Hashtags To Follow and Use on Twitter; and, Discussion Groups on Twitter for the #Agriculture Industry. If you are already on …
New York Beef Producers’ Association to Participate in NYFB’s Legislative Reception
The New York Beef Producers’ Association (“NYBPA”) will have a booth at the New York Farm Bureau (“NYFB”) “Taste of New York” Legislative Reception and Issues Forum in Albany, New York on Monday, February 28 from 5-7pm. It is the evening before NYFB’s “Lobby Days” on the State Capital. Volunteers are needed to help set-up and man the booth that …
Will Be Attending New York Farm Bureau State Annual Meeting
I am excited about attending the New York Farm Bureau (“NYFB”) State Annual Meeting from December 7-9 in Melville, New York. I oftentimes must travel to Syracuse or Albany for agriculture meetings so it is convenient that this year’s NYFB State Annual meeting is on Long Island – about an hour east of the city. It is also an appropriate location for the State Annual Meeting …
Animal Law News
I was reviewing the November Update from the New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”) Committee on Animals and the Law today and thought there were a few posts that I wanted to mention. 1. This article illustrates some cases in New York that would fall under felony animal cruelty (a.k.a. “Buster’s Law”). 2. Though I do not recommend that people …
I am Thankful
I hope all my readers had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I spent the holiday here in NYC. I am looking forward to visiting family in Illinois over the Christmas holiday. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to be surrounded by friends and family and be reminded of all the things in life you are thankful for. It is also a nice day …
Perhaps Prenups Can Be Romantic Afterall. . .
I have wanted to write this blog for quite sometime now. I know marriage and divorce is a sensitive subject for a lot of people. I want to preface this blog by stating that I am an unmarried women so my only first-hand knowledge of marriage is by watching my parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, and friends that are in …
National Agriculture Law Center’s GIPSA Workshop
The final National Agriculture Law Center‘s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (“GIPSA”) workshop on the proposed rules will be tonight in Poteau, Oklahoma, at the LeFlore County Fairgrounds from 6-9pm. For those of you who cannot make it (like myself), I highly recommend reviewing the GIPSA handout and powerpoint presentation. Both give an excellent overview the statutory authority (including …
Other Blog Posts
During the last few weeks, I have been busy drafting posts for a few other agriculture blogs. Please check out some of the following posts: 1. regarding general partnerships for horse owners; 2. an interview with New York Agri-Women member Trina Hall; 3. interviews with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (“NCBA”) Young Producer Council (“YPC”) members Ben Spitzer, Chris Labbe, and …
Completed the Beef Quality Assurance Producer Certification Manual
As I noted in this blog a few months ago, I am currently completing the Beef Quality Assurance (“BQA”) training through the New York Beef Industry Council, Inc. Last weekend, I have reviewed the Producer Certification Manual for the Mid-Atlantic region (which includes Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Maine, New Jersey and Vermont). After reviewing the materials, I …
Why Do You Think Broadband Is Important for Rural America?
I asked this question on Twitter last week. Sometimes it is easy to take internet access for granted; however, there are still parts of the county, particularly in isolated rural areas, that don’t have access to broadband. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 appropriated $2.5 billion for broadband access for underserved communities. Perhaps some of you have seen …