Farm Commons
Summary: In each episode we explore real legal issues faced on farms every day, providing key knowledge and tangible solutions to help you grow a thriving agricultural business. From managing liability to navigating tough conversations with landowners and neighbors, we’ve got your back.
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Podcasts:
In this podcast episode, our executive Director, Rachel Armstrong, shares updates on what Farm Commons is working on and what to expect from us in 2020.
This episode briefly explores Whole Farm Revenue Protection. Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one insurance policy and is available in all counties nationwide. It may be especially suited to sustainable farmers. Matt discusses the benefits of WFRP with Roxann, a Wisconsin-based insurance agent. Featuring Roxann Brixon and Matt Stannard.
A basic introduction to business entities, such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. What's best for your farm enterprise? We ask farmers who have incorporated what it was like for them. Tax issues, organizational documents, and additional resources for farmers are also covered. Featuring Rachel Armstrong, Erin Hannum, Todd Ulizio, and Matt Stannard
This podcast is a basic introduction to business entities for farms. You'll learn about sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations as the hosts explore the big question: What's best for your farm enterprise? Hear directly from farmers about their personal experiences with tax issues, organizational documents, and more. This episode features Rachel Armstrong, Erin Hannum, Todd Ulizio, and Matt Stannard.
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of Agroforestry.
In this episode, we discuss food safety issues for your direct-to-consumer farm enterprise.
In this podcast episode, we discuss insurance and risk-management options for your sustainable farm operation.
In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of sales agreements used in farming enterprises.
In this episode, we discuss the important things to cover when entering into, or creating a lease.
In this episode, we continue our discussion from Part I on farm employment law.
In this episode, we discuss farm employment law. Make sure to check out Part II!
In this episode, we discuss the ways in which you can fund your farm venture!
This episode is the final one in our 2015 16 Winter Farm Education Series. It focuses on employment law regulations specific to Minnesota. The content will still be useful for farmers in other states. Please be sure to visit farmcommons.org for employment law tutorials for Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio.
Broadcast of recorded tutorial. This episode is the final one in our 2015 16 Winter Farm Education Series. It focuses on employment law regulations specific to Minnesota. The content will still be useful for farmers in other states. To view the slides, download and watch the tutorial with the same name. Employment law tutorials are also available for Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. To find state-specific materials, type your state's name in the search box.
Broadcast of the recorded tutorial. Slides are available at farmcommons.org. Learn the basics principles of sales contracts as well as how to begin contracting for labor and other services ahead of production. The ultimate goal is to foster clear communication with buyers and get farmers committed orders.
