Farm Law 101
- Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Presenter: Rachel Armstrong, Attorney and Founder of Farm Commons
DUE TO WEATHER CLASS WILL BEGIN AT 10 AM AND END 5 PM.
From hiring workers, leasing or buying land, implementing food safety measures, negotiating sales, forming an LLC, filing taxes, getting insurance and so on—legal issues work their way into every aspect of the sustainable farm. The good news is that developing a strong, legally resilient farm business is easier than you think!
This workshop will empower direct to consumer farmers to move forward on legal issues of greatest importance to their operation, including:
- Business organization: How to select and form a business entity that encourages optimal management of your farm operation.
- Workers: How to address priority employment law issues, including workers’ compensation, minimum wage, volunteers, and internship programs.
- Food Safety: How to design a proactive liability protection plan to put your mind at ease, regardless of whether you have a food safety plan or the FSMA rules apply.
- Land Matters: How to ensure a successful lease or purchase arrangement, and know your obligations and rights regarding land usage.
- Sales and Contracts: Know the ins and outs of farm stands, farmers’ market sales, and other direct sale regulations.
- Liability and Insurance: Learn when you are responsible for injuries and what types of insurance can help you manage the legal outcomes of an accident.
Not just a boring lecture filled with legal lingo, this workshop will be co-facilitated by an attorney and a farmer. User-friendly legal education will be integrated with practical, on the ground experience, including input from participants. Expect a compelling, informative, and engaging workshop that will inspire you to take action to build a stronger, more resilient farm!
Cost is $10 per person.
Space is limited and pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required in advance. Seats are only guaranteed with payment. Registration and more information can be obtained by calling
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Fee
$10.00 per person
Location
Extension Education Center
64 Ferndale-Loomis Road
Liberty, New York 12754
Last updated February 6, 2017