Legal Structure of Farmers’ Markets

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Kudos to Erin Kee and Jason Foscolo for co-authoring this substantive article on the the choices of entities for farmers’ markets.  I’m teaching the undergraduate food law course at New York University this semester.  Today, I am lecturing on direct farm marketing and local food law.  Erin and Jason’s article was included in the “recommended reading” for today’s lecture. I …

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Ask Cari: What are the Common Mistakes Farmers Make When Creating Their Estate Plans

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I was asked this question by a farm journalist.  My response is below. Mistake #1:  Believing that having a Last Will and Testament is an “estate plan.” Many people think that “estate planning” is really just hiring a lawyer to draft a Last Will and Testament; however, it’s more complicated than that.  A good estate planning attorney will have you …

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I Wrote a Book! Get Your Copy Hot Off the Press

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Happy Friday!  You can now order “Field Manual:  Legal Guide for New York Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs” on Amazon.com here. I wrote this book along with Pat B. Dillon, the author of the Iowa version of this book.

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North Carolina Farm & Food Law CLE – Contracts

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I am excited to participate in the North Carolina Farm and Food Law CLE on October 17, 2013 at the North Carolina Bar Center in Cary, North Carolina.  I will be giving an “Overview of Common Agriculture Contracts in North Carolina” including agriculture production contacts, custom feeding arrangements, farm leases, farm machinery agreements, and partnership agreements for farms and food …

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What do Farmers and Agri-Businesses Have to Say About Ag Lawyers?

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Last month I conducted a survey for farmers, agribusinesses and food entrepreneurs about agriculture lawyers.  The results were used in this presentation that I gave in Ohio on getting and keeping agriculture clients.  This article on my JD Supra page offers a summary of the survey and my $0.02 on what it means for agriculture lawyers.

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Overview of USDA Agriculture Marketing Service

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I’m currently conducting a blog series where each week I give an overview of the responsibilities of a government agency regulating our food and agriculture system.  I think it’s a helpful reminder for everyone on just how complex our regulatory system really is.  It’s a game of Who’s Who for government players in the U.S. food and agriculture economy. The …

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CSA Agreements – Get Them In Writing

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Although most CSA’s do not have a written contract, I highly suggest that farms have a simple CSA Agreement signed by the subscribers.  Not only does it help secure payment terms, but the CSA Agreement should mitigate potential liability in the case of a food safety issue arising from the mishandling or misuse of the food product.  It doesn’t have …

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NY Ag/Equine Lien: Lien of Bailee of Animals

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Under Section 183 of NY Lien Law, any veterinarian who renders the treatment or boards any dog, cat, or other domestic animal or person keeping a livery stable, boarding stable or pasturing animals has a lien over the animal and any equipment kept and stored in conjunction with the animal such as a “wagon, truck, cart, carriage, vehicle or harness”.  …

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Some Thoughts on Bull Leases

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Here are some terms to think about in your bull lease between the bull owner (the lessor) and cattlemen who will be leasing the bull (the lessee): Term: The term of the breeding season should be listed (e.g., March 1 to June 30, July 1 to September 1). Number of Bulls:  Note the number of bulls leased from the lessor …

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Overview of USDA’s Rural Development Agency

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I’m currently conducting a blog series where each week I give an overview of the responsibilities of a government agency regulating our food and agriculture system.  I think it’s a helpful reminder for everyone on just how complex our regulatory system is.  It’s a game of Who’s Who for government players in the U.S. food and agriculture economy. RD is …

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Speaking at the Ohio Agriculture Law Symposium

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I’m super excited to be heading back to the Midwest in June – I will be presenting at the Ohio Agriculture Law Symposium June 23-24, 2013 at Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark, Ohio.  On Sunday, June 23, 2013, I will be discussing “Strategies for Developing and Retaining Farm and Agri-Business Clients” along with the great Allen Olson from the Law …

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Register for the Upcoming Food Labeling CLE to Help Counsel Farmers, Food Entrepreneurs and Restaurants

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I’m super excited about an upcoming Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) webinar that I will be moderating for the American Bar Association (“ABA”) General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s (“GPSolo”) Agriculture Law Committee next month on food labeling law for farmers, food entrepreneurs and restaurants.  We will be covering a lot of information in this 2 hour webinar and hope …

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