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Farm Commons announced free registration is open for 13 different law webinars that span from December through March. Farm Commons is an organization working to empower farmers and local communities by connecting them with specialized attorneys. The organization’s webinars are intended to provide individuals with a deeper knowledge of applicable farm law.
Want to learn how to build a legally sound CSA business? How about hosting legally secure farm events? Farm Commons’ webinars have everything you need to know about all this and more. The first eight webinars cover the basics of farm law before the last five delve into more advanced topics. Register now before it’s too late:
1. The Beginning Farmer’s Introduction to Farm Law
Monday, December 8
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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2. Put Your CSA On Strong Legal Footing
Tuesday, December 9
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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3. Hosting Safe, Legally Secure Farm Events
Monday, January 5
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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4. Adding Value without Adding Legal Liability to Farm Products
Tuesday, January 6
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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5. Farmland Leases Built to Last: Content and Legal Context
Monday, January 19
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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6. Food Safety Liability and Regulations for the Farm
Tuesday, January 20
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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7. Sales Contracts for Farm Produce: Why and How
Monday, February 2
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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8. Making Employment Law Work for Your Farm
Tuesday, February 3
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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9. Farm Sole Proprietorships, LLCs, S Corps, C Corps, and Coops: Which? Why? How? (Advanced)
Monday, February 23
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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10. Going In-Depth With CSA Farm Law (Advanced)
Tuesday, February 24
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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11. Getting Farm Work Done Legally With Interns, Apprentices and Volunteers (Advanced)
Monday, March 2
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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12. Financing a Farmland Purchase: Legal Basics for Traditional and Non-Traditional Farmland Purchases (Advanced)
Monday, March 23
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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13. Efficiently Manage Your Farm’s Risks with Insurance (Advanced)
Tuesday, March 24
1 pm Eastern Standard Time
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Want to learn more about webinars? Check out this Spotlight Roundup from earlier this year that highlights 7 organizations producing incredibly helpful webinars on food and farming issues.
