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Farm Commons

We explore real legal issues faced on farms every day, providing key knowledge and tangible solutions to help you grow a thriving agricultural business.

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Episode 67: The Truth About Crop and Livestock Insurance Premiums

Episode 67: The Truth About Crop and Livestock Insurance Premiums

Given the typical profit-driven nature of insurance, many farmers and ranchers approach crop and livestock insurance wit... Read more

7 Jul 2023

14mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 66: Leasing Farmland to Your Farm Business

Episode 66: Leasing Farmland to Your Farm Business

Have you heard that it's good practice to lease your farmland to your farm or ranch business? Have you wondered why this... Read more

15 Jun 2023

23mins

Ranked #3

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Episode 65: Farmers Respond to Discrimination in Insurance

Episode 65: Farmers Respond to Discrimination in Insurance

Federally-subsidized crop and livestock insurance is an important risk management tool available to farmers and ranchers... Read more

8 Jun 2023

19mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 64: Decoding Your Food Safety Liability Coverage

Episode 64: Decoding Your Food Safety Liability Coverage

Food safety liability is basically the risk of someone getting sick from the food you’ve produced. This is a risk that o... Read more

31 May 2023

27mins

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Episode 63: Income Protection for Foraging Farmers

Episode 63: Income Protection for Foraging Farmers

While federal crop insurance programs generally do not provide coverage for wild-crafted products that farmers might sel... Read more

8 May 2023

15mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 62: Disabling Dangers on the Farm with Insurance Options

Episode 62: Disabling Dangers on the Farm with Insurance Options

Injuries to farm and ranch owners while at work are common. Accidents can happen with PTO tractor attachments, trailers ... Read more

2 May 2023

27mins

Ranked #7

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Episode 61: Farm Transitions with Farmer Martha

Episode 61: Farm Transitions with Farmer Martha

Martha McFarland operates Hawkeye Buffalo & Cattle Ranch on her family’s farm in northeast Iowa. Her father started ... Read more

21 Apr 2023

22mins

Ranked #8

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Episode 60: Navigating Farmland Access with Farmer Michelle

Episode 60: Navigating Farmland Access with Farmer Michelle

Stable long-term farmland access is essential for growing a sustainable agricultural business, but finding it is one of ... Read more

18 Apr 2023

23mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 59: Creating a Cooperative with Farmer Katie Nixon

Episode 59: Creating a Cooperative with Farmer Katie Nixon

Katie Nixon is a farmer and local food systems champion who has been working with and for agricultural producers for ove... Read more

3 Apr 2023

39mins

Ranked #10

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Episode 58: Farmers Dig In to Crop Insurance

Episode 58: Farmers Dig In to Crop Insurance

Deciding on which insurance policies to pursue can feel like a puzzle, and crop insurance is no exception. At Farm Commo... Read more

30 Mar 2023

22mins

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