Starting a farm or ranch business? This resource provides information on the different business organizational structures available. You can use it as a guide to help you choose and create a formal business entity. It will also help direct you to the proper state agencies to get more information on your state’s rules and filing […]
Resources
Explainer: How CAFOs Harm Independent Ranchers and Small Farmers
Farm-to-Consumer’s Alexia Kulwiec and Peter Ruddock provide an overview of how Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) can cause problems for our nation’s smaller farm and ranch operations. Read it
Explainer: All About USDA’s RFID Mandate
Curious about the RFID tag mandate? In this two-page explainer, Alexia Kulwiec of FTCLDF describes the issues, the concerns, and the status of U.S. regulation. Read It
A Zoning and Local Ordinance Primer
Introduction to Zoning & Local Ordinances Property zoning and local ordinance requirements, applicable to agricultural and food production uses, often prove to be among the most challenging issues our farmer and producer members face. When assessing your future business goals, it is a good idea to begin by examining your local municipality’s zoning and other […]
Egg Production Legal Primer
Laws and regulations addressing egg sales for small producers are governed at the national level by the Federal Egg Rule. Many states further restrict or regulate egg production and sales to address key areas of production including safety, registration, grading, and more. This primer will offer an overview of the federal rules and then address the various […]