Monday Links

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I hope all my readers had a nice weekend.  After a tough workout, I was able to catch-up on my NetNewsWire Google Reader feed yesterday over a warm cup of coffee.  I thought the following posts were worth noting: 1.  I have worked as a legal consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organization (“FAO”) of the United Nations in Rome. …

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NCBA Young Producers’ Council’s Social Media Guides for the Beef Industry

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I hope all is well in your neck of the woods.  It’s a snowy day here in NYC.  I realize that I haven’t blogged on agriculture law and policy issues for a while.  I hope to blog on some food, animal and agriculture law issues very soon.  Not only have I been extremely busy here in NYC with my caseload …

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Lots of Upcoming Events on the Horizon. . .

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I’m very excited for a busy winter with agriculture conferences and events.  I love being a New Yorker and living in NYC but it is always nice to get a break from the hustle and bustle and be around others that share my passions and interests.  Here are a few agriculture events coming up that I will be attending: 1. …

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What is the Most Important Issue Affecting the Agriculture Industry?

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When I was a child, I was fascinated with globes.  I loved spinning a globe around in my parents’ livingroom searching for far away countries that I learned about in school or on television.  My entire universe was in Central Illinois (with an occasional trip to St. Louis to watch the Cardinals play).  It was hard for me to understand …

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I am Thankful

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I hope all my readers had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I spent the holiday here in NYC.  I am looking forward to visiting family in Illinois over the Christmas holiday. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to be surrounded by friends and family and be reminded of all the things in life you are thankful for.  It is also a nice day …

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National Agriculture Law Center’s GIPSA Workshop

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The final National Agriculture Law Center‘s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (“GIPSA”) workshop on the proposed rules will be tonight in Poteau, Oklahoma, at the LeFlore County Fairgrounds from 6-9pm.  For those of you who cannot make it (like myself), I highly recommend reviewing the GIPSA handout and powerpoint presentation.  Both give an excellent overview the statutory authority (including …

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Back from Nebraska

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Happy Columbus Day!  I’m back from the great state of Nebraska where I attended American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) Conference.  I listened in on the break-out sessions discussing Confined Animal Feeding Operations (“CAFO’s”), wind and solar farms, crop insurance, agriculture liens, and animal rights.  Industry experts gave updates on a myriad of agriculture law issues including food law, environmental law, …

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Heading to Nebraska for the AALA Conference

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Today I am getting on an airplane from LGA and heading to Omaha, Nebraska for the American Agriculture Law Association‘s (“AALA”) 31st Annual Agriculture Law Symposium.  I’m always excited to meet other food and agriculture attorneys.  Nebraska is such a great agriculture state.  I haven’t been to Omaha for a few years. This year’s conference has an excellent line-up: On …

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Labor Day Links

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I hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day!  I spent my Labor Day having some good ol’ Texas BBQ and enjoying the street fair in Manhattan.   Here are some links for your Labor Day reading: 1.  I spent Sunday afternoon listening to the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Department of Justice public workshops.  It is definitely worth a listen for livestock producers (particularly cattle folks).   …

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How Can You Help Change the Law?

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Many people in the agriculture community like to complain about the law, but only a select few take the time to do something about it.  In the recent Grassroots newspaper published by the New York Farm Bureau (“NYFB”), there is a great article by Jeff Williams (on page 13) about how a New York agriculture producer took the initiative to …

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LLM in Agriculture and Food Law

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The University of Arkansas, School of Law is now accepting applications for its Masters of Law (“LLM”) program in Agriculture and Food Law.  If you are a 3L or an attorney who is interested in practicing agriculture law, I highly recommend the program.  Through its scholarship program, there is an opportunity to work at the National Agriculture Law Center right …

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The Not-So-Simple Definition of “Agriculture Law”

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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 …

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