Starting an Agribusiness in Illinois: Legal and Business Planning Guide is an important topic for farmers, landowners, food producers, and rural entrepreneurs who want to turn an agricultural idea into a sustainable business. Whether you are launching a farm-based business, expanding an existing operation, selling value-added products, or forming a family-owned agribusiness in Central Illinois, careful legal and business planning …
Ag Law in the News: Key Federal and Illinois Agricultural Law Updates for 2026 highlights important legal and regulatory developments impacting farmers, landowners, agribusinesses, and rural communities. This article is based on a recent publication authored by Sam Ellis of Rincker Law, PLLC, with Cari B. Rincker serving as editor in the Illinois State Bar Association Agricultural Law Newsletter. Agricultural …
Originally published in the Illinois State Bar Association Rural Practice Newsletter (October 2025 Issue). Reprinted with permission. Understanding the Rural Legal Desert Across the United States, access to justice remains an ongoing challenge in rural America. A 2025 Iowa State University study found that over half of all non-metropolitan counties now qualify as “legal deserts”—areas with fewer than one private-practice …
Many people are familiar with criminal, family, or corporate law but fewer understand what it means to practice agricultural law. During recent Q&A sessions with pre-law students at the University of Illinois, Attorney Cari Rincker explained what makes agricultural law such a unique and rewarding career path. Below we share, “From Farm Fields to Courtrooms: Understanding Agricultural Law (and Why …
Rincker Law, PLLC is delighted to celebrate Associate Attorney Regan McGuill Booth, who was recently recognized as a Featured Member in the Farm to Firm Newsletter published by the American Agricultural Law Association (AALA). This national recognition highlights Regan’s passion for agriculture, her impressive academic and professional background, and her ongoing contributions to advancing the field of agricultural law. A …
Rincker Law, PLLC is proud to announce that founding attorney Cari Rincker has been appointed the Editor of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Agricultural Law Section Council Newsletter. This appointment reflects her long-standing leadership in agricultural law and her deep commitment to supporting Illinois farmers, agribusinesses, and rural families with trusted legal guidance. Why This Role Matters The ISBA’s Agricultural …
At Rincker Law, we are proud to have a team of attorneys who not only understand the law but also the people and industries they serve. One of those attorneys is Regan McGuill Booth, an Associate Attorney focusing primarily on food and agricultural law. A Lifelong Connection to Agriculture Regan’s roots in agriculture run deep. Originally from the Gulf Coast …
Farmers and ranchers know that the land isn’t just a workplace – it’s a legacy. For many agricultural families across the U.S., the farm has been passed down through generations, each one building on the hard work of the last. But with today’s changing economic, legal, and family landscapes, planning for that legacy has become more complex than ever. That’s …