Legal Food Hub Webinars for January and February

  • January 27, 2025 4:24 PM
    Message # 13455635
    Anonymous

     Our 2025 schedule is up and we thought you might want to know about it! All webinars will take place on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm ET. Register to attend and be notified when the recordings are available on our website. Please feel free to share this information with anyone who you think would like to join us!

     

    Click here to learn more and register!

    Remote CART captioning will be provided.

     

    January 29: Farm Law Employment Basics

    Attorney Rachel Armstrong, Farm Commons

    With just a few key rules, farms can navigate this employment law with confidence. Learn the fundamentals of farm employment law including classifying workers and the obligations of every farm employer.

     

    February 5: Fiscal Sponsorship

    Attorneys Russell Stein and Elizabeth Manchester, Partridge Snow & Hahn

    A fiscal sponsor is a nonprofit organization that “sponsors” certain charitable projects. Learn what you need to know when considering whether to enter into a fiscal sponsor relationship.

     

    February 12: Succession Planning

    Attorney Deborah Foppert, Archer & Foppert & Farmer Jayne Merner

    Succession planning is critical to ensuring the future of your business when someone leaves. Learn what succession planning looks like, common pitfalls and tips for working with an attorney. 

     

    February 19: Nonprofit Formation

    Attorney Ryan Barry, Bulkley Richardson & Business Leader Gini Mazman

    Forming a nonprofit and maintaining a nonprofit can be challenging. Learn the ins and outs of forming a nonprofit as well as common pitfalls and best practices

     

    February 26: Food Safety Liability Basics

    Attorney Chloe Forkner Johnson, Farm Commons

    There are ways to manage the risk of being sued over food safety. Learn best practices every farmer and rancher can adopt to manage their food safety liability exposure.

     

     

    We hope to see you there!

     

    Francesca and Mary

     

     

    Mary Lovell Egan

    Senior Program Coordinator, Legal Food Hub

    Conservation Law Foundation
    Pronouns: she/her/hers 

    www.legalfoodhub.org | Legal Food Hub Instagram

     
    P: 617-850-1720
    Emlovellegan@clf.org


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