Announcing: Farm Legal Academy
Barn2Door is pleased to announce a new Farm Legal Academy! This Academy class is designed to help Independent Farmers better understand the primary legal rules and regulations that affect local food production and consumer sales. Farmers will gain better insight into various federal and state laws that may affect your Farm operations. The Academy classes will be led by Alexia Kulweic, the managing director of Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF). She has decades of experience working to protect and support Farms across the country. Join the class in late October, 2024!
Why Attend the Farm Legal Academy?
Farmers regularly come into contact with legal matters as their products are grown, harvested and sold for consumption. It can be overwhelming to keep track of the various laws, safety parameters, and inspection requirements that may apply to the specifics of your Farm in your state.
FTCLDF offers a wealth of resources to assist Farmers navigating the legal maze to operate their business. Barn2Door has interviewed and freely distributed FTCLDF insights on a range of topics to Farmers throughout the country via the Independent Farmer Podcast. This Academy class is an extension of Barn2Door’s efforts to provide Farmers with practical feedback from an Attorney, who is an expert on Farming-related matters. There is something for everyone to learn from our new Farm Legal Academy.
What to Expect in the Farm Legal Academy
Academy classes are divided into three one-hour classes over three weeks. The classes are hosted by Industry experts and successful Producers, to help independent Farmers supercharge their business. The more Farmers understand every area of their operations, the greater likelihood of building a resilient, Independent Farm business on their own terms.
During the Farm Legal Academy, session topics will address three (3) separate, but important areas, to help provide a foundation of the current legal landscape.
Legal Basics and Poultry Production
Federal vs State Law Framework
Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act
Federal Egg Rule
Big Animals (Beef) and Interstate Commerce
PRIME Act
Federal Meat Inspection Act
Electronic Ear-Tagging (e-Tagging)
Dairy Production, Pasteurization and Raw Milk
History of Pasteurization
Raw Milk Laws
Herd Shares
Working with FTCLDF
The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) is proud to protect and defend independent producers who sell direct to their local communities. Their organization keeps members up-to-date on the current regulatory climate that may affect their Farm. For only $125/month, Independent Farmers have access to licensed attorneys in all 50 states who understand their Farm business, and provide support in learning and navigating the changing landscape of Farming.
Learn more about Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund here: FarmToConsumer.org
Conclusion
Barn2Door is delighted to connect Independent Farmers directly with the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) to gain practical, legal advice to navigate the complexities of operating their business. Barn2Door’s new Farm Legal Academy offers Farmers an opportunity to gain more confidence selling direct and operating their business at scale.
As an Independent Farmer, you need to ensure you are educated on regulations that will affect your operation, and protected when your rights as a producer are challenged. The Farm Legal Academy is available to all existing Barn2Door Account holders. Sign-up for the Academy early, as space is limited.
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