Farm Commons

In this episode, we get into the subject of gleaning on farms -- what it is, how it works, and what aspects need to be considered to effectively manage legal risks.

In this episode, we get into the subject of gleaning on farms -- what it is, how it works, and what aspects need to be considered to effectively manage legal risks.

In this episode, we unpack the ways "accidental" discrimination can creep in and occur on even the most well intentioned farms and give practical tips on how to identify and avoid it.

In this episode, we unpack the ways "accidental" discrimination can creep in and occur on even the most well intentioned farms and give practical tips on how to identify and avoid it.

In this episode, we explore Farm Commons’ new membership program — why we have one, how it works, and how to join. You’ll hear insights into how our legal education work as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization has traditionally been funded over the past 8 years, and how the new membership program allows us to grow into our deeper goals of farmer accountability, long term relationship building, and increased access to farm law education across the nation. “Podcast intro” from Royalty Free by Kevin MacLeod. Released: 2020.

Episode 34: Growing Membership at Farm Commons

In this episode, we explain and explore the many changes we’ve made to farm law education at Farm Commons in response to limitations of the global pandemic. We dive deep into our core mission of empowering farming communities to resolve your own farm business law issues in an ecosystem of support, and how that mission guided us in thinking creatively outside of the “Zoom” box to create interactive, engaging, and actionable farm law workshops and a brand new website! “Podcast intro” from Royalty Free by Kevin MacLeod. Released: 2020.    

Episode 33: Farm Commons’ Evolution through COVID-19

Show Notes: In this episode, staff attorney Rich Lavigne explains how the Food and Drug Administration's proposed "Food Traceability" rule will impact our nation's farms. The good news about the proposed rule is that the FDA is actively trying to avoid making a sweeping warning statement on a food item -- remember the big romaine upset of 2019? Well, the FDA is proposing a different system of food traceablity to pin point the source of a food safety outbreak more accurately. Tune in to learn what foods are considered "high-risk" and therefore are subject to the rule (hello, broccoli and cauliflower!), the ins and outs of the proposed paperwork requirements (spoiler: there's a lot), and the categories of exemptions from the rule. The best part is, the rule is not yet final! There is still time to weigh in on the proposed Food Traceability rule, so give a listen to this episode and then hop over to the Federal Register to let the FDA know by January 21, 2020 how the rule will impact your farm operation. Resources Mentioned: The open commnt page on the Federal Register  FSMA Proposed Rule for Food Traceability NSAC blog What the New FDA Rule Means for Farms: Part 1 NSAC blog What the New FDA Rule Means for Farms: Part 2

In this episode, we cover three key strategies for managing the risks of contracting COVID-19 in the course of your farm business.

In this episode, we cover three key strategies for managing the risks of contracting COVID-19 in the course of your farm business.

In this episode, you'll learn how CFAP 2 federal financial relief works for farmers and ranchers, including insights on newly eligible farm products and tips for how to apply.

In this episode, you'll learn how CFAP 2 federal financial relief works for farmers and ranchers, including insights on newly eligible farm products and tips for how to apply.

In this episode, we discuss 4 powerful questions to ask yourself before engaging in a tough conversation with business partners, landlords, tenants, customers, and community members.

In this episode, we discuss 4 powerful questions to ask yourself before engaging in a tough conversation with business partners, landlords, tenants, customers, and community members.