If you cannot join us live, all webinars are recorded and available for viewing at farmcommons.org/webinars. The first two webinars of the season are already up on the site and can be viewed at www.farmcommons.org/webinars.
You can learn more and register for all upcoming webinars at www.farmcommons.org/webinars/upcoming.
Hosting Safe, Legally Secure Farm Events Monday, January, 5 2015, 1:00 pm EST
On-farm events are a great way to build support in the community. And, they’re a lot of fun! But as the saying goes, it’s only fun until someone loses an eye. Make sure your farm isn’t left with the short end of the stick after a good-intentioned event goes bad. From zoning compliance to guest injuries and serving prepared food, we’ll work through a checklist of things a farm should address before hosting an event.
Adding Value Without Adding Legal Liability to Farm Products Tuesday, January, 6 2015, 1:00 pm EST
Although starting a processing operation, improving packaging, and developing new products are great ways to make the farm more profitable, these activities have a huge legal impact. Employment laws, liability potential, state/federal regulations, and tax factors all change when a farm begins to process product. Farms relying on cottage food laws should make sure to attend- we’ll talk about what these laws do not do to protect farms.
The complete list of topics for the 2014/15 webinar series:
The Beginning Farmer’s Introduction to Farm Law Put Your CSA On Strong
Legal Footing Hosting Safe, Legally Secure Farm Events Adding Value
Without Adding Legal Liability To Farm Products Farmland Leases Built
to Last: Content and Legal Context Food Safety Liability And
Regulations For The Farm Sales Contracts for Farm Produce: Why and How
Making Employment Law Work For Your Farm Farm Sole Proprietorships,
LLCs, S Corps, C Corps, and Coops: Which? Why? How?
Going In-Depth With CSA Farm Law
Getting Farm Work Done Legally With Interns, Apprentices, and Volunteers
Financing A Farmland Purchase: Legal basics for traditional and non- traditional farmland purchases
Efficiently Manage Your Farm’s Risks With Insurance
