Winter is always jammed packed with agriculture conferences and livestock events. I wish that I was in Seattle right now for the American Farm Bureau Federation (“AFBF”) annual meeting. I’m still debating whether I will be heading to the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado next week for the Simmental Show. It’s my favorite cattle show (and this blog made …
Some Suggestions for Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here we are. Last day of 2009. I cannot believe how fast this year has gone. I started 2009 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and ended it in New York City at Rincker Law, PLLC. I am extremely grateful for my friends and family who have been supportive along the way. It’s snowing outside here in NYC today — nothing better than …
Estate Planning for Pets?
The first that I had ever heard of pet trusts was the summer I was studying for the bar exam. I laughed at the concept at first; but over the last few years through my involvement in animal law activities and my own experiences, I have realized how important it is to make sure that your companion animal(s) are properly …
Connecticut Farm Link Program
Pursuant to Pub. Act No. 07-4, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture established a Farm Link program “to establish a database of farmers and agriculture land owners who intend to sell their farm operations or agricultural land.” The database is maintained by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture and is available online here. The goal of the program is to help keep …
The Not-So-Simple Definition of “Agriculture Law”
As I mentioned in my previous blog, I recently joined JD Supra where my documents can be found here. Today, JD Supra featured my profile on its facebook page. I was asked what exactly agriculture law was from an editor in Florida where I did my best to answer her in limited space. Since I oftentimes receive this question (lately …