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Liability for COVID-19 Transmission to Customers of Farm and Food Businesses

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to manage the risks of COVID-19 transmission to customers and employees of your food or farm business.

Episode 26: Starting a Farm Business During COVID-19 (Part Two)

In this episode, you'll learn about the dual value insurance provides and essential employment law considerations when starting your farm business during COVID-19.

Episode 25: Starting a Farm Business During COVID-19 (Part One)

In this episode, you'll learn about managing the legal risks of leasing land and setting up your business structure when starting your farm business during COVID-19.

Episode 24: Farmers' Preview of the USDA Direct Payments Program

In this episode, we cover insights and considerations for applying for direct payments through the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

Checklist for Adding Home Delivery of Farm Goods Without Adding Legal Risks

With this Checklist, you'll learn about risks and action steps to sustain a legally resilient home delivery system for your farm goods.

Adding Pick-up and Order Options at Farmers Markets Through COVID-19

In this tutorial, farmers' market managers will learn how to proactively address the legal risks of adding advance ordering and curbside pickup to creating a program that will last.

Episode 23: Launching a CSA During COVID-19

In this episode, you'll learn key legal considerations for setting up a strong, resilient CSA program during COVID-19.

Adding Home Delivery of Your Farm Goods Without Adding Legal Risks

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to develop a legally resilient home delivery system for your farm goods.

Launching a CSA During COVID-19 with the Law on Your Side

In this tutorial, you will learn how to launch a legally resilient CSA program during COVID-19.

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