What products can be sold at a farmers market with out a license? What are cottage foods? How do livestock producers sell their products at farmers markets?
Ohio Farm Bureau produces the Legal with Leah podcast, on an as-needed basis, to discuss topics impacting farmers and landowners.
As we approach farmers market season, Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis shares what producers need to know as far as licensing goes for selling at a farmers market or even for goods made and sold from home.
Depending on what is being burned and where, there will likely be restrictions from either the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency or possibly the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
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From a case in Canada, a farmer must follow through on a $82,000 contract for flax which was confirmed via a text message stream answered by a thumbs-up emoji.
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Ohio landowners in 41 counties across the state that are on reappraisal or update this year will see new tax bills in January 2024.
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Learn all about the basic laws, exemptions and considerations you should make when it comes to overtime.
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As we near the end of summer, farmers may have some high school students or other local kids working for them, but back to school time may mean some different limitations on those employees.
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Everyone is aware of the requirements to pay minimum wage, but there are some exemptions for agriculture that are good…
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the EPA went too far with its enforcement of the Clean Water Act.
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The 3rd District Court of Appeals upholds denial of eminent domain for gas pipeline. Court also recognizes the public purpose of farmland easements.
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A second U.S. District Court ruled to halt the 2023 Waters of the United States rule. This ruling stops implementation of the rule in 24 states, including Ohio.
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Lorain County Farm Bureau recently had success getting some changes made to their CAUV designations, thanks to the help of Ohio Farm Bureau and members taking action.
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