Legal with Leah - Ohio Farm Bureau

Legal with Leah: Open Burning Part 1

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.

Legal with Leah: Emojis and grain contracts

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.

Legal with Leah: CAUV tax increases in 2024

Ohio landowners in 41 counties across the state that are on reappraisal or update this year will see new tax bills in January 2024.

Legal with Leah: Overtime

Learn all about the basic laws, exemptions and considerations you should make when it comes to overtime.

Legal with Leah: Minors in the workforce

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.

Legal with Leah: Minimum wage exemptions

Everyone is aware of the requirements to pay minimum wage, but there are some exemptions for agriculture that are good…

Legal with Leah – Supreme Court rules on WOTUS case

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the EPA went too far with its enforcement of the Clean Water Act.

Legal with Leah: Update on the Columbia Gas v. Bailey Family/Arno Renner Trust case

The 3rd District Court of Appeals upholds denial of eminent domain for gas pipeline. Court also recognizes the public purpose of farmland easements.

Legal with Leah: Ohio added to WOTUS injunction

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.

Legal with Leah: CAUV update, enrollment

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.