Presentation on Direct Farm Marketing

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This is my powerpoint presentation from the direct farm marketing, agri-tourism and local food presentation that I gave at the University of Tennessee about a month ago.  My part of the presentation focuses on Community Supported Agriculture (“CSA”) Agreements, volunteer farm labor and the USDA Statistics from the Census of Agriculture on local food and direct farm marketing.  Here is …

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Outline on Local Food Law

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I will be tweeting today from the University of Tennessee!  I’m the keynote speaker this morning (whew- that’s fancy!  wish me luck) and a panelist talking about local food law.  This outline was prepared for today’s panel.  It’s chalk full of great info on farmers’ markets, Community Supported Agriculture, on-farm poultry slaughter, volunteer farm labor, etc.  What I really love …

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Overview of New York Local Food Law

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I recently wrote this article giving an overview of local food law in New York.  It gives an overview of the myriad of legal issues affecting farmers and food entrepreneurs involved in the local food movement including direct farm marketing, cottage food operation law, and a checklist of other legal issues such food safety, contract law, land use and zoning, insurance …

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Upcoming Farm Commons Webinars for Farmers

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Rachel Armstong of Farm Commons has put together a killer list of webinars on a myriad of legal topics important for farmers, among them include: – Overview of Farm Legal Issues – Community Supported Agriculture Legal Issues – Hosting On-Farm Events – Workers and Employees -Selling Products to Larger Buyers -Starting a Farm -Adding Value to Farm Products -Food Safety …

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Counseling the Local Food Movement (Part II)

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I will be presenting to Lawline on Monday, November 18th at 4pm on “Counseling the Local Food Movement.”  It will be Part II of the 2 part series on local food law. In this presentation, I will be covering the Food Safety Modernization Act Exemptions, National Organic Program, Urban/suburban agriculture, land use law, agriculture districts, the Right-to-Farm law, labor law …

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In Case You Missed It: Food Labeling Webinar

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Last May, I had to pleasure to moderate a Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) webinar for the American Bar Association (“ABA”) General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s (“GP Solo”) Agriculture Law Committee on food labeling issues for farmers, food entrepreneurs and restaurants.  If you missed the live webinar, you can purchase the recording here. Furthermore, don’t forget that the GP …

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Overview of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

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I’m currently conducting a blog series where each week I give a brief 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. …

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New York Food and Agriculture Law Book for Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs – Coming Soon!

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I’m super excited to announce that I have a New York food and agriculture law book that will be published soon!  I co-authored this book with the great Pat Dillon, an Iowa agriculture lawyer who wrote Field Manual:  Iowa Farmer’s Guide to Legal Issues.  This book is specifically designed to assist New York farmers and food entrepreneurs.

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Happy Fourth Year Anniversary to this Blog (and my law practice)

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I hope my readers had a great Fourth of July.  I just got back from the Berkshires.  You can see some of my pictures on Instagram.  Back to business.. I had a great first, second, and third anniversary for this blog, but I have to say – Year 4 has been the best.  Thank you for support from my blog …

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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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Overview of the USDA Food and Nutrition 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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My Presentation on Local Food Law at Pace Law School

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I gave the below presentation at Pace Law School last night.  It was great being back at my alma mater.  The recording is available for purchase from Pace Law School’s CLE program.  Jason Foscolo handled the first part of the presentation speaking on direct marketing, food labeling, the Food Safety Modernization Act and raw milk.  I touch upon several other …

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