Save the dates for several upcoming agriculture law webinars at Lawline in Lower Manhattan. I will be giving live presentations available via webcast. The recordings can be viewed afterwards. Each are 1 hour presentations worth 1 Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) credit in New York (CLE credits available in other states) Overview of Farm Leases– July 16, 2015 from 3:30pm to …
Save the Date: Ag Law Webinar Series at Lawline
Save the dates for several upcoming agriculture law webinars at Lawline in Lower Manhattan. I will be giving live presentations for those of you around New York City. The recordings can be viewed afterwards. Each are 1 hour presentations worth 1 Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) credit in New York (CLE credits available in other states) Survey of Legal Issues Affecting …
Recording Available for Equine Law Webinar
Last month, I moderated an equine law CLE webinar for the American Bar Association (“ABA”) General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s Agriculture Law Committee titled “Common Equine Contracts: What They Are, Pitfalls to Avoid, and Ideas for Effective Drafting.” The renown faculty included Attorneys Avery Chapman, Julie Fershtman, and Thomas Nicholl. The live webinar was on December 9, 2014; …
Some Terms for Bull Leases
For those of you interested in a written bull lease, consider these terms: 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 plus any other bulls leased from other cattlemen during the breeding season. Payment: The …
Overview of Farm Leases
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.
My Farm Lease Presentation
Happy Friday! I gave a presentation yesterday to the National Agricultural Law Center along with the great Tiffany Dowell. The below presentation focuses on active v. passive income, basic types of farm leases, and general farm lease provisions. Hope that it is helpful! [slideshare id=32186578&doc=nalcfarmleases-140311132029-phpapp01]
Farm and Ranch Lease Webinar
I will be presenting on farm and ranch leases on March 12, 2014 with Tiffany Dowel, an agriculture lawyer and extension specialist with Texas A & M University for the National Agricultural Law Center (“NALC”). The CLE is titled “Farm & Ranch Leases: Overview and Practical Negotiation Pointers.” The webinar is free to members of the American Agricultural Law Association. …
Common Agriculture Contracts
I’m speaking today from North Carolina on common agriculture contracts, including agriculture production contracts, custom feeding arrangements, farm leases, farm machinery leases, animal leases (such as bull and horse leases) and partnership agreements. My presentation is below: [slideshare id=26801973&doc=overviewofcommonagriculturecontracts-131002165536-phpapp02] I will be tweeting from the conference today so follow me live!
North Carolina Farm & Food Law CLE – Contracts
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 …