Understanding Solar Lease Agreements for Farmers and Ranchers

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Solar energy projects offer farmers and ranchers a unique opportunity to diversify their income streams. However, before diving into a solar lease agreement, it’s crucial to understand the intricacies involved. In this first part of our guide, we will explore key aspects of solar lease agreements that every farmer and rancher should consider. Understanding the Structure of the Agreement Solar …

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Egg Sales in Illinois

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Generally speaking, there are two ways an egg producer can sell their flock’s eggs in Illinois. Under Illinois law, producers can sell eggs produced by their own flock directly to household consumers for their personal use without a license or inspection if the eggs are sold directly from the premises where the eggs are produced. If, however you wish to …

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Episode 50 of Ag Law Today: Agriculture Mass Torts and Class Action

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Happy Holidays!  Hope this episode of Ag Law Today finds you and your family well.  Episode 50 is a great convo with Josh Rohrscheib and Zach Andersen talking mass torts in agriculture – a very important topic that I think is oftentimes overlooked.

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Episode 47 of Ag Law Today: Farm Succession Stories

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In this episode of Ag Law Today, hear me interview Brian Schaumburg on farm succession planning on this episode of Ag Law Today.   Don’t forget to subscribe to Ag Law Today on YouTube so you don’t miss a beat.  You can watch this episode or other episodes of Ag Law Today (via Purdue University Extension). More info on Ag …

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Episode 46 of Ag Law Today: Livestock Confinement Laws

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I loved this episode of Ag Law Today featuring Beth Rumley with the National Agriculture Law Center.  Hear us speak about livestock animal confinement laws here. Please subscribe on YouTube so you never miss a beat!

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Ask Ruth: Egg Sales in Illinois

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Generally speaking, there are two ways an egg producer can sell their flock’s eggs in Illinois. Under Illinois law, producers can sell eggs produced by their own flock directly to household consumers for their personal use without a license or inspection if the eggs are sold directly from the premises where the eggs are produced. If, however you wish to …

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Ask Stephanie: What are the Right to Privacy Concerns Facing Livestock Photographers?

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There are four major types of privacy law: unreasonable intrusion upon seclusion, unreasonable revelation of private facts, unreasonably placing another person in a false light; and, misappropriation of a person’s name or likeness. Intrusion: One who intentionally intrudes, physically or otherwise, upon the solitude or seclusion of another or his private affairs or concerns, is subject to liability to the …

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Ask Stephanie: What are the “Hot” Food Labeling Issues so far in 2020?

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People demand readily available information in all aspects of their lives. So, it is no surprise that consumers demand that same level of information when it comes to their food. Food labels are one of the avenues consumers get information about the food they choose to purchase. Therefore, it is important to understand these labels, what they mean and who …

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Episode 20 of Ag Law Today: Produce Safety Rule

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Hear Cari talk the Produce Safety Rule with fellow food and agriculture lawyer, Lauren Handel with Handel Food Law, on this episode of Ag Law Today.  Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and/or YouTube so you don’t miss a beat!

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Episode 19 of Ag Law Today: Direct Farm Marketing

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Loved this conversation with fellow Illinois food and agriculture lawyer, Rich Schell, on all things direct farm marketing.  Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube or iTunes.  Links are also posted on my Podcasts page here.

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Illinois Employment Law: Overview of Farm Labor Laws

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This expansive outline on farm labor laws was created for the 2018 Illinois Specialty Crops, Agri-Tourism and Organic Conference in Springfield, Illinois. It covers employment classifications (e.g., employer, employee, independent contractor), unpaid farm labor (e.g., internships, apprenticeships, volunteer farm labor, hiring and firing practices, wage and hour laws (including child labor laws), the Family Medical Leave Act, and employee handbooks.

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Illinois Federal Court Admissions

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I’m proud to announce that I’ve now been admitted to all three federal district courts in Illinois. Although I practice primarily in state courts, I want to be prepared for my clients in case an issue arises in their life or business that will require a federal court appearance. I’m excited to have these credentials to better serve my Illinois …

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