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Navigating Zoning Codes and Challenges

Broken down into two parts, this guide supports you in understanding your zoning code and making strategic decisions about your farm operation. Chapter One offers a step-by-step approach to finding and interpreting your zoning code, including highlighting what to look out for and breaking down common language used. Start here If you’re just getting started and are unfamiliar with what your zoning code says. Chapter Two offers strategies for what to do if your zoning code is ambiguous or prohibits an activity you want to pursue. Start here if you already know what your zoning code has to say and have identified challenges.
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Guiding Resilience: A Legal Workshop for Ag Service Providers, Fall 2025

This five-week workshop empowers ag service providers in guiding
farmers and ranchers towards legal resiliency.
Join us in learning the 10 best practices of farm legal risk management.

Live sessions meet at 12 pm CDT on 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, and  10/14

Guiding Resilience: A Legal Workshop for Ag Service Providers, Fall 2025

This five-week workshop empowers ag service providers in guiding
farmers and ranchers towards legal resiliency.
Join us in learning the 10 best practices of farm legal risk management.

Live sessions meet at 12 pm CDT on 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, and  10/14