Farm Commons is a nonprofit organization providing farmers the proactive legal counsel they need to become the resilient base of a healthy food system.

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Calling all agricultural professionals - there is still time to register for Guiding Resilience. We can't wait to meet you. farmcommons.org/product/guid…

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Agriculture professionals: Are the farmers and ranchers you work with asking you tough legal questions? Do you wish you knew how to get them answers? We've got your back. Register today for Guiding Resilience: A Legal Workshop for Farm Service Providers farmcommons.org/workshops/gu…
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Do you produce botanical products like teas, salves, and tinctures from ingredients you grow on your farm? This summer, we are launching a paid cohort program to help you get answers to your legal and regulatory questions. Learn more here. farmcommons.org/be-a-part-of…
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Calling all #agserviceprofessionals There are still spots open! Register today via the link below! farmcommons.org/workshops/gu…
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As a self-employed farmer or rancher, you’re likely no stranger to health insurance policies. In this episode, we explain the pros and cons of private health insurance and workers’ compensation. Listen now! farmcommons.org/resources/po…

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In this episode, we’ll get you up to speed on Whole Farm Revenue Protection crop insurance and the new Micro Farm policy that is available to farmers and ranchers nationwide. Click the link below to listen: tinyurl.com/2p8e75sw

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Have you ever wondered: "how do I answer my farmer's farm law questions without increasing legal risk?" We have your back, and that's exactly why we created Guiding Resilience: a legal workshop for Ag Service Providers. Register today via the link below! farmcommons.org/product/gr-f…

There's still time to register for "Guiding Resilience: A Legal Workshop for Ag Service Providers." Register today at: farmcommons.org/workshops/gu… #farmcommons #farming #agserviceproviders #agriculture #aglaw #legaleducation
Thank you @ncrsare for this incredible opportunity to expand our community-centered farm law educational programming! Farmers, be on the lookout for new edu opportunities from us coming up soon! farmcommons.org/blog/press-r…

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There's still time to register for "Guiding Farmers to Legal Resilience," our fall series of in-person farm law workshops for ag service providers in the Midwest! To learn more and register, visit farmcommons.org/events
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Want to grow a healthy farm business? Be sure to check out the @NFUDC new Farm Business Toolkit, which includes our online tutorial on managing legal risks through insurance🌱nfu.org/toolbox/#6 #farmcommons #legalresilience
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Registration is OPEN for our fall series of FREE full-day farm law workshops for ag service providers in the Midwest! We'll be heading to MN, WI, IL, IN, MO, and IA! For more info registration, visit farmcommons.org/events #farmcommons #GFLR2019

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Happy Friday! This week's #FridayFarmerFAQ is about in-kind payments to employees on the farm, and important tax considerations for such payments. #paperworkisrevolutionary
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We're honored to have had our Director Founder Rachel Armstrong give the keynote address at this year's #ERME National Conference in Louisville, KY, sharing all about "Building Strong Communities Through Farm Law Education" #farmcommons #paperworkisrevolutionary #riskmanagement
Today's #FridayFarmerFAQ is about the utility of having a written lease agreement between farmer and landowner #farmcommons #paperworkisrevolutionary #landaccess #landlease #landmatters --
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Join us for our monthly community call-in from 3-4pm EST tomorrow 3/20! We'll be exploring through agritourism and insurance legal considerations with Frank of @KimbertonCSA and Farm Commons staff on the line. Join us! To register visit farmcommons.org/commonscall-…
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"One of the core tenets of justice is that those that are most affected by a problem are those that should be driving the solution to the problem." -- Rachel Armstrong @FarmCommons youtu.be/3uirODtVfjY #EGFellow #ChangeEveryDay #foodjustice #socent #climatechange
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Written agreements are a powerful tool for supporting relationships between farm and community. Check out our latest blog post on Farmer Katie of West End Farm in Nebraska to learn about her CSA agreement development! farmcommons.org/blog/farmer-…

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Want to be proactive in your management of potential #foodsafety liability risks? Yes? WE THOUGHT SO! @FarmCommons is launching a FREE online #foodsafetylaw training course that is a must for all farmers, especially produce farmers. To register, visit farmcommons.org/resources/cu…

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