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Updated: March 29, 2022

Understanding Agricultural Liability: Legal Risk Management Considerations (FS-995)

This fact sheet can serve as another tool in a farmer’s risk management plans by providing information on how farmers can protect themselves from legal challenges from a nuisance or violation of an environmental permit. The information discussed in this fact sheet will not eliminate threats of lawsuits. Elimination of 100 percent of legal risk is not possible. Understanding Agricultural Liability: Legal Risk Management Considerations is available here http://drum.lib.umd.edu/handle/1903/16345. Author: Paul Goeringer, Title: Understanding Agricultural Liability: Legal Risk Management Considerations (FS-995)

Updated: July 16, 2021

Rules for Specific Foods

Food processing regulations are specific to each type of food. Different agencies regulate different types of food. Different food processing facilities may be restricted to producing only certain types of food. For example, processing regulations differ for perishable and non-perishable foods. Processing regulations differ for hazardous and non-hazardous foods.

Updated: July 13, 2021

Prepare for Natural Disaster on Commercial Farms

It is that time of year when we see the chance of tornados and heavy rains increasing and along with them the possibility of damaging winds and flooding. Additionally, hurricane season starts on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes also bring the potential for high winds, tornados, torrential rains, flooding, and tidal surges in coastal areas.

Storm; Image by Felix Mittermeier, Pixabay

Updated: June 4, 2021

Agritourism Operations and Liability Concerns this Fall Season

With so many concerns for the Fall agritourism season, here is an informative podcast that helps outline how to mediate some of the risks of hosting events this Fall season. While Marylanders must follow Governor Hogan’s mandates about group gatherings, staying informed about how vendors in other states are addressing Covid-19 protocols for group gatherings can help make more informed decisions as the Fall season approaches.

Updated: February 15, 2021

Business Organization Videos

Business organization structures can provide many uses in agriculture, but the majority of Maryland farmers do not utilize one. Utilizing the proper one can help limit liability for the farmer, protect personal assets from business liabilities, and provide a mechanism to transition the farm to the next generation. Picking the right business structure can be a difficult proposition for a business owner.