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How can you manage the legal risks of having visitors to your farm for recreational activities such as hiking, birding, camping, foraging, and other fun non-farm uses? Tune in to find out. Episode 68.
0:00 – Managing Legal Risks on Farms During Recreational Season
2:12 – Identifying and Managing Risks in Recreational Activities
5:13 – Drafting Written Agreements for Recreational Use
9:20 – Insurance Coverage for Farm Landowners
15;52 – Managing Risks for Commercial and Non-Commercial Visitors
19:58 – Liability Waivers and Legal Agreements
24:20 – Dealing with Trespassers on Farmland
25:43 – Conclusion and Resources
It’s summertime and recreation is on the mind! The top 3 recreational uses we are seeing farmer landowners share with others are (1) nature recreation, like letting CSA members onto the farm for birding and hiking, (2) hunting access for friends and family that’s free or paid, and (3) foraging by individuals in the community. The big risk here is injuries and injuries can occur in many ways. In this episode, we share two strategies that are proactive and designed to manage the risk of visitor injuries, while also giving you a defense if those bad things do come to pass.
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This material is funded in partnership by USDA, Risk Management Agency, under award number RMA22CPT0012392.
