Hobby Farm Rules

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law

Those who are just beginning a farm operation or food business, those who work off-farm or those who are slowly withdrawing from farming would do well to familiarize themselves with the Internal Revenue Code § 183, “Activities Not Engaged in for Profit,” occasionally referred to as “The Horse Shelter” or “Hobby Loss Rules.” IRC § 183 is designed to prevent …

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Choice of Business Entities Blog Series: The Cooperative

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur. There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses. It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question …

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Choice of Business Entities Blog Series: The Limited Liability Company

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur.  There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses.  It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question may …

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Overview of Farm Leases

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law

  I’m speaking tonight at the American Farmland Trust Legal Workshop on farm leases in Westchester County.  I posted an updated outline on farm leases here on my JD Supra page.  Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, I highly suggest working with a licensed attorney in your state to memorialize the terms of a written farm lease.

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Keynote Speaker at the Cornell Southern Tier Agricultural Risk Management Conference

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law, Speaking Engagements

I’m super excited to be presenting at the Cornell Cooperative Extension this November, where I will be the keynote speaker. In my presentation, “The Broken Windows Theory and Your Farm: How the ‘Little Things’ with Risk Management Can Make the Big Difference,” I will talk about the “Broken Windows Theory” and explain how to apply this concept to farms in …

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Choice of Business Entity Blog Series: The Corporation

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur.  There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses.  It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question may …

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Choice of Business Entities Blog Series: The Limited Partnership

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur. There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses. It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question …

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Choice of Business Entities Blog Series: The General Partnership

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur. There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses. It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question …

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Choice of Business Entity Blog Series: The “D/B/A”

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur.  There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses.  It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question may …

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Five Years? How’d That Happen? Happy Five Year Anniversary to Rincker Law

Rincker LawFamily/Matrimonial Law, Food & Ag Law

Time flies when you’re having fun, right?  Last month, Rincker Law (and this blog) celebrated its Five Year Anniversary.  Seems like just yesterday that I was writing this blog celebrating four years of my business (see my first, second, and third anniversary posts).  The highlights of my fifth year in business have been writing my *first* book, being an Adjunct …

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Choice of Business Entity Blog Series: The Sole Proprietorship

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur.  There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses.  It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question may …

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Wanna Let Food & Ag Lawyers Know What You *Really* Think? Now Is Your Chance…

Rincker LawEducational Events, Food & Ag Law, Rincker Law Events, Speaking Engagements

I am moderating a roundtable discussion at the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) annual meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 20-21, 2014 on billing strategies.  I want to hear from farmers, ranchers, agri-business owners, and food entrepreneurs about your experiences with food and agriculture lawyers, especially those pesky bills!  I developed a short survey on the topic – your …

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