Harriet Behar, organic specialist with MOSES, delivers a presentation on crafting organic system plans for your grain farm.
legal issues
Food Safety
Insurance, Liability and Lawsuits, oh my! This module will tell you everything you need to know about food safety laws and how to protect yourself. Download the Curriculum Download the PowerPoint Food Safety Module: FSMA Video from Rachel Armstrong on Vimeo. See All Modules
Land Matters: Zoning and Leasing
Whether leasing or buying, farmers need to know the precise nature of the land and the agreement between the parties. This module discusses the legal documents that outline specific aspects of a land use agreement. Download the Curriculum Download the PowerPoint Land Matters Module: Leasing from Rachel Armstrong on Vimeo. Land Matters Module: FSA […]
Legal Issues: Resources for Farmer Educators
Do you work with farmers? Do you teach farmer training classes? Would you like to incorporate farm law into your curriculum? Farm Law is important. That’s why The Land Connection and Farm Commons have put together legal issues resources covering six main areas of farm law. Each module includes curriculum, worksheets, PowerPoints and a video. […]
On-Farm Events
Agritourism is hot! But is your farm zoned for it? This module will cover whether your farm can legally host events and what sort of insurance and policies you should have in place before inviting the public to visit. Download the Curriculum Download the PowerPoint Events Module: Events with Food Video from Rachel Armstrong […]
Organizing a Farm Business
Typical farm business entities include the sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company (LLC), and cooperative. This module briefly discusses the relevant elements of each business entity, and how to choose what is best for your situation. Download the Curriculum Download the PowerPoint Organizing the Farm Module: Business Entities from Rachel Armstrong on Vimeo. […]
