Videos

Owning Rural Land in Maryland

2022 Ag & Environmental Law Conference:

2022 August Webinar Series:

Agritourism:

Agritourism involves people visiting an agricultural operation for recreational purposes. Learn about the different legal issues that should be considered when starting an agritourism business.

Farm Brewery Law – Part 1 (9:22) by Mayhah Suri. May 2016.
Farm Brewery Law – Part 2 (10:08) by Mayhah Suri. May 2016.
Agritourism Liability Waiver (9:26) by Ashley Ellixson. July 2015.
Limiting Liability in an Agritourism Operation (8:17) by Paul Goeringer. July 2015.

Aquaculture:

Aquaculture involves breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants. Learn more about the intersection of aquaculture and agricultural law.

Transferring A Commercial Shellfish Aquaculture Lease: How To Do It And Why (18:23) by Elissa M. Torres-Soto. September 2021.

Business Entities:

Business entities involve the setup of agricultural businesses. These videos explain the different business structures utilized in Maryland agriculture.

Cooperatives (4:43) by Ashley Ellixson. July 2015.
Corporation Business Entity (5:51) by Ashley Ellixson. July 2015.
Limited Liability Company (4:00) by Ashley Ellixson. July 2015.
Maryland Family Farm (4:38) by Ashley Ellixson. July 2015.
Partnerships: General and Limited (6:30) by Paul Goeringer. July 2015.
Sole Proprietorship: The Simplest Business Structure (4:43) by Paul Goeringer. July 2015.
Why Use a Business Organization Structure? (5:23) by Paul Goeringer. July 2015.

Contracting:

Contracts are one way of creating an agreement between people. Learn how to write and use contracts to protect your farm and manage risk.

Understanding Community Supported Agriculture in Maryland (11:00) by Mayhah Suri. May 2016.
Contracting Basics (7:40) by Paul Goeringer. May 2015.

COVID-19:

The agricultural community has had to quickly adapt to the legal and other impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The ALEI team has been working to develop resources to help address some of these issues.

H-2A Visa Worker Program & COVID-19 (53:52) by Sarah Everhart, Nicholas Fiorello, Bryen Blecher, Carlos Turcios. May 2020.

Direct Marketing:

Legal Side of Direct Farm Marketing: Liabilities, Contracting, & Taking It Online (1:27:15) by Sarah Everhart & Margaret Todd. February 2021.
Harnessing Your Farm’s Story to Build a Successful Farm Brand – Branding Strategies from BIPOC Farmers (1:25) by Xavier Brown, Corinne Pouliquen, Esq., and Margaret Todd. August 2021.
Harnessing Your Farm’s Story to Build a Successful Farm Brand – Legal Considerations for Digital Marketing from BIPOC Farmers (1:25:11) by Felice Hodge Denison, Nicole Cook, and Margaret Todd. August 2021.
Harnessing Your Farm’s Story to Build a Successful Farm Brand – Building & Protecting Your Intellectual Property (1:21:55) by Xavier Brown, Corinne Pouliquen, Esq., and Margaret Todd. August 2021.

Farmland Leasing:

Farmland is crucial to agriculture, yet leasing land can be complex. Learn more about the leasing process and various leasing situations.

Ag Conservation Leasing Informational Webinar (20:30) by Sarah Everhart. November 2018.
Ag Leasing 101 (38:11) by Sarah Everhart. June 2017.
Leasing Your Land: How to Lease Property with a Conservation Easement (10:52) by Mayhah Suri. August 2016.
Ag Leasing Basics (11:18) by Paul Goeringer. May 2015.
Using a Residential Lease to Lease Farmland (6:38) by Paul Goeringer. April 2015.
Harvesting Crops After the Lease Ends (6:33) by Paul Goeringer. April 2015.
Extension Service Farm Leasing Videos by Paul Goeringer.

Farm Succession Planning:

Farm Succession planning refers to how a farm owner can transfer assets and responsibilities in different situations, including the death of relatives, changes in family structure, or handing off the farm to a new generation. Topics include estate planning and succession planning and the legal requirements in different planning situations.

It’s your legacy – protect your land with conservation-based estate planning (2:50) by UME Woodland Stewardship Education.
Heirs Property Relending Program (37:34) by Nicole Cook, Joseph Scott, Leah Petersen, Jesse Hammock

Food Safety and the Food Safety Modernization Act:

The Food Safety Modernization Act significantly changes how the federal government handles foodborne illness with important consequences for farmer practices. Learn what these changes are and how they may impact your farm.

Water Testing Requirments and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule (28:21) by Nicole Cook. March 2019.
Worker Trainings and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule (18:19) by Nicole Cook. February 2018.
Produce Safety Rule, FSMA, and Recordkeeping (37:53) by Sarah Everhart. January 2018.
Agritourism Food Safety & Recall Readiness (47:10) by Sarah Everhart. February 2018.
CSA Food Safety & Recall Readiness (47:46) by Sarah Everhart. February 2018.
On-Farm Market Food Safety & Recall Readiness. (47:48) Sarah Everhart. February 2018.
What Produce Growers Need to Know About the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) (18:16) by Sarah Everhart. June 2017.
Preventive Rule: Hazard Analysis Plan (15:03) by Ashley Ellixson. July 2015.
Produce Rule (15:35) by Sarah Everhart. July 2015.
How to: Effectively and Efficiently Train Your Workers (47:11) by Dr. Shauna Henley. May 2020
How to: Make Water Risk Assessments (44:11) by Carol Allen, Alec Loranca, and Chris Walsh, June 2020
How to: Get A Handle On Water Quality (46:37) Dr. Angela Ferelli, July 2020
How to: Manage Wildlife (41:53) by Dr. Angela Ferelli, August 2020
How to: Develop a Sanitation Program (37:00) by Dr. Angela Ferelli, September 2020
How to: Apply, Handle and Store Biological Soil Amendments (44:46) by Sarah Everhart, October 2020
How to: Write a Farm Food Safety Plan (50:10) by Sarah Everhart, November 2020

Farmland:

Learn how to protect your property by understanding your land and your legal rights and limitations.

Understanding and Participating in Local Planning and Zoning (9:17) by Sarah Everhart. April 2018.
Adverse Possession: How to Protect Your Property (8:08) by Sarah Everhart. August 2015.
How to Access a Farm’s Land Records (4:43) by Sarah Everhart. June 2015.

Labor:

Videos explaining laws and regulations associated with fulltime workers, seasonal workers, and interns.

H-2A Employer Compliance (1:00:40) by Sarah Everhart and Merlin Williams. February 2019.
Workers Compensation for Farms (16:56) by Ellis Collier. June 2022.

Legal System:

Videos explaining statutes, regulations, and court rulings, all of which are forms of law.

What Is a Law? (8:48) by Paul Goeringer. May 2015.

Liability:

Liability describes who is responsible for the cost of loss or injury in certain situations. Learn how liability can affect your farm operation and how to manage your risk.