Farm employers should be aware of updates to the Worker Protection Standards rules. Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis explains who has to do what.
Amanda Domsitz - May 8
Legal with Leah
Amanda Domsitz - May 8
Legal with Leah: Selling products at farmers markets
Farmers markets are a great way to directly market your products to consumers. However, there are certain laws and regulations that farmers market participants must follow. OFBF Policy Counsel Leah Curtis has more on the latest installment of Legal with Leah.
Amanda Domsitz - Feb. 1Legal with Leah: SCOTUS Rules On WOTUS
SCOTUS on WOTUS – a Supreme Court ruling gives farmers a win on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) case, and USEPA slow plays the whole issue. Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis shares the good news. Listen to Legal with…
Amanda Domsitz - Jan. 5Legal with Leah: Commercial Drivers Licenses Update
An update on Commercial Drivers Licenses, and potential changes coming for those who have their CDL: Farm Bureau Policy Counsel and Senior Director of Member Engagement Leah Curtis has the latest. Listen to Legal with Leah, a podcast featuring Ohio Farm…
Amanda Domsitz - Dec. 5, 2017Legal with Leah: Recreational User Immunity
Landowners have immunity (mostly) from suits brought by recreational users of property. Leah Curtis, Farm Bureau’s legal counsel, has details. Listen to Legal with Leah, a podcast featuring Ohio Farm Bureau’s Policy Counsel Leah Curtis discussing topics impacting landowners.
Amanda Domsitz - Nov. 22, 2017Legal with Leah: CAUV, Conservation and Certification
The recent CAUV reforms more accurately value land in conservation, but some landowners need to get with their county auditor to take advantage of the changes. Policy Counsel and Sr. Director of Member Engagement Leah Curtis explains. Listen to Legal with…
Amanda Domsitz - Nov. 8, 2017Legal with Leah: Federal Air Emissions Reporting
UPDATE: On March 23, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018 (Omnibus Bill). Title XI of the legislation called the “Fair Agricultural Reporting Method Act” or “FARM Act” exempts the reporting of air emissions from animal waste…
Amanda Domsitz - Nov. 1, 2017Legal with Leah: Charter Petition
If enacted poorly, county charter governments could hurt Ohio agriculture. A recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling drew heavily on Ohio Farm Bureau’s views on the issue. Policy Counsel Leah Curtis has the story. Listen to Legal with Leah, a podcast featuring…
Eminent domain power remains unclear
The question of whether or not a “finished natural gas” or liquified gas pipeline can use the power of eminent domain to legally seize property in the state of Ohio remains unclear. Ohio Farm Bureau had filed a legal brief…
Amanda Domsitz - Sept. 27, 2017Legal with Leah: Pipeline and Eminent Domain
Can pipeline companies take your land via eminent domain? OFBF policy counsel Leah Curtis says there’s no one answer and there’s still some legal uncertainty. And she tells you where to turn for help. Listen to Legal with Leah, a podcast…