Farmers and ranchers: Ever wonder if your farm is at risk because of a lurking legal problem? Do you wish you knew where to turn for the answers?

Those answers aren’t always easy to come by — especially for the most innovative, direct-to-consumer farmers. Discovering Resilience is a legal workshop designed just for you. This workshop empowers farmers and ranchers with the legal knowledge and skills you need to resolve legal vulnerabilities. You’ll walk away from this five-module, multi-media, and producer-focused workshop ready to implement your own legal action plan and find legal answers with confidence.

Discover the 10 legal best practices in 5 core areas of farm law

Including Business Structures, Insurance, Employment Law, Land Leasing and Purchasing, & Diversification (value-added and agritourism)

Answer key legal questions for your farm or ranch:

• How do I write an effective lease?
• Should I form an LLC, S corporation, or neither?
• What about hosting interns or working with volunteers; is that legal?
• How should I manage the risks of guests getting injured when they visit my operation?

The most hands-on farm law workshop you’ll find:

• Create your own farm law action plan through interactive and practical exercises.
• Build legal competence and confidence with guided discovery through videos, guides, and online content.
• Share your questions, referrals, tips, strategies, and more on our agriculture-focused social platform: the Community Commons.
• Gain skills in effective communication so you can be your own best advocate.

Requirements

1. You are currently a farmer or rancher, or you have a strong business plan.
2. You have internet access that is sufficient to watch videos.
3. You can commit to the 5-10 hours necessary to complete the course.