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Episode 17: The Families First Act (COVID-19 Coverage Part 6)

In this episode, we explain the federal Families First Act and how its COVID-19 sick leave provisions may apply to farm businesses.

Episode 16: Managing Workers on the Farm (COVID-19 Coverage Part 5)

In this episode, we explain key worker considerations for diversifying sales and social distancing on the farm as part of a special coverage series on COVID-19’s effects on farm businesses.

Episode 15: Farm Sales through Online Platforms and CSA (COVID-19 Coverage Part 4)

In this episode, we explore legal mechanics of online sales platforms and CSA agreements as part of special coverage on COVID-19’s effects on farm businesses.

Episode 14: Diversifying Farm Sales in Response to COVID-19 (COVID-19 Coverage Part 3)

In this episode, we explain legal considerations for farmstands, collective distribution, and farm deliveries as part of special coverage on COVID-19’s effects on farm businesses.

Episode 13: Health Screening and Unemployment on the Farm (COVID-19 Coverage Part 2)

In this episode, we explain health screening and unemployment on the farm in response COVID-19 as part of special coverage on the outbreak's effects on farm businesses.

Episode 12: Sick Leave on the Farm (COVID-19 Coverage Part 1)

In this episode, we break down key legal considerations for sick leave policies on the farm during COVID-19 as part of a special coverage series on the outbreak's effects on farm businesses.

Episode 11: We're back!

For 2020, we're shifting away from written newsletters and into monthly podcast episodes where we cover farm law issues and Farm Commons updates.

Insurance and Liability Best Practices that Guide Farmers to Legal Resilience

Learn 2 best practices that will help your farmer-clients select the insurance and liability management products they need to create legal resilience.

Employment Best Practices that Guide Farmers to Legal Resilience

You'll learn 2 best practices that will help your farmer-clients reduce legal risk when getting work done on the farm, whether they use employees, volunteers, or family help.

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