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Episode 73: Could the Zoning Code put a Damper on Your Botanical Production Plans?

Posted March 15, 202400:15:57

Did you know that when a farmer starts drying herbs for tea or turning elderberries into syrup, a farm is potentially subject to different zoning or...

Episode 72: How to Create Legally Resilient Labels for your Botanical Products

Posted March 14, 202400:20:12

What makes for a good label on your teas and tinctures? In terms of risk management, a good botanical product label is one that satisfies the FDA. In...

Episode 71: Navigating Botanical Product Regulation and Enforcement

Posted March 11, 202400:30:49

Do you make and sell botanical products like tinctures and teas from herbs you grow on your farm? Understanding who regulates your product and the rules...

Episode 70: Revisiting Paying Wages as Salary on the Farm and Ranch

Posted September 14, 202300:24:50

In honor of Open Farm Employment Law Week beginning on Monday September 18th, we are re-releasing our podcast episode onĀ Why Some Farms Pay Wages...

Episode 69: Protecting Your Long-Term Lease

Posted August 22, 202300:21:41

This episode is a great listen for people with, or pursuing a lease that will last for five or more years. A lot can change over time, and ensuring...