Will Be Attending the Second Annual New York Agri-Women Meeting & Agri-Tour

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I am especially excited for the Second Annual Meeting & Agri-Tour of New York Agri-Women around the corner.  Please check out itinerary for the Annual Meeting here and the agri-tour schedule in the Hudson Valley here.  You can register for both events by competing this form and sending it my way.  You can find directions to the Hyatt in Riverhead, …

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Reminder About Working With A Veterinarian

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I was reading the November/December 2011 Issue of the New York Beef Producer from the New York Beef Producers’ Association today. Ron Kuck, a New York Dairy/Livestock Extension Educator with Cornell had a nice article on page 28 regarding the importance of working with your herd veterinarian.  Kuck suggests working with a veterinarian to develop a “health management strategy and …

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Looking For New Year’s Resolution? How About Disaster Preparedness

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Okay, so it’s not the most exciting New Year’s Resolution but it may be a whole lot more doable than dropping 30 pounds in 2012.  On page 5 of this month’s Grassroots newspaper by New York Farm Bureau (“NYFB”) includes a nice submission by A. Edward Staehr of NY FarmNet about coping with a disaster (including grief counseling, recreating lost …

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Deadline to Apply to the National Beef Speakers Bureau Quickly Approaching

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Happy Sunday.  I wanted to alert my readers on a deadline that right around the corner.  The American National Cattlewomen, Inc. (“ANCW”) is currently taking applications for the National Beef Speakers Bureau (“NBSB”) through December 15, 2011.  You can find the application here.  Last year was the first year for the program.  With the help of cattlewomen from coast to …

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Noteworthy Blog Posts for Young Cattle Producers

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I had a guest post today on the National Cattlemen’s Beef Producer’s (“NCBA”) Young Producers’ Council’s (“YPC”) blog, Cattle Call, noting some of my blog posts that may be applicable to young cattle producers.  If you have not done so already, I recommend subscribing to the Cattle Call RSS Feed.  I was the founding editor of this blog and it …

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Blog Fodder Advice For Your Own Food & Agriculture Blog

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I am oftentimes asked (by  lawyers and non-lawyers) how I “come up with” ideas for blog posts.  These people either have their own blog or are considering starting one.  I am by no means an expert blogger, but for those that are interested, this is my own methodology: 1.  I have a blog fodder file on my desk.  Anytime I …

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Will Be Speaking on Farm/Ranch Partnerships at the AALA Symposium

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I will be a panelist speaking on partnerships on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) 32nd Annual Agriculture Law Symposium in Austin, Texas.  The name of the session is “Partnerships:  The Neglected, The Disaster and The Desirable Plan.”  We will be talking about partnerships with farms, ranches and agri-businesses. The moderator for the session is …

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New Chair of the ABA GP Solo Agriculture Law Committe

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I have been appointed the new chair of the American Bar Association (“ABA”) General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division‘s Agriculture Law Committee (whew that’s a mouthful- say that three times really fast).  The Committee has been fairly inactive over the last few years but I hope to change that. If you are a food/agriculture attorney or law student, please …

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Looking Back: Two-Year Blogging Anniversary

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Seems like just yesterday I was driving across South Dakota with my dog Taylor before starting Rincker Law, PLLC and this blog.  It’s been a great ride so far.  Big thank you to my friends, family, colleagues, contract attorneys/legal assistants, clients and blog readers for all your support. It’s been a busy year indeed.  Over the last year, I am …

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Seeking Consumer Groups in NYC Interested In Learning More About Beef Industry

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As I noted last winter, I am on the National Beef Speakers Bureau for American National Cattlewomen Inc. (“ANCW”).  I am available to speak to interested consumers in metropolitan New York City and surrounding areas about the beef cattle industry. If you are interested, please contact me at cari@rinckerlaw.com or (212) 427-2049. On another note, I am also available to …

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“Social Media 101”

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The Angus Journal had an article this month titled “Social Media 101” that mentioned that social media guides that I helped develop for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Young Producer’s Council (“YPC”) (@YPCBeef) along with a great crew of volunteers.  You can read my previous post on the guides here.  You can also find the guides on my JD …

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Overview of State Laws Relating to the Amount of Space Given to Farm Animals

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I am speaking today in Atlantic City at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s (“NJSBA”) Annual Meeting on a couple farm animal law issues.  One of the topics that I will be addressing today includes an overview of state legislation/regulation over the amount of space given to farm animals. Seven states have had laws sponsored by the Humane Society of …

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