Episode #185: Brian Reisinger (Hope That Nobody Can Take From Us: Rural America's Silent Mental Health Crisis))
Release Date: 09/12/2024
Episode #196: Judith McGeary (Texas Cottage Food Law)
Ag Law in the Field
In this episode of the Ag Law in the Field Podcast, Judith McGeary delves into the intricacies of Texas Cottage Food Law. If you're a home baker, a small-scale food producer, or simply curious about the regulations surrounding selling homemade food in Texas, this episode is a must-listen. Contact Info for Judith McGeary (Email) (Website) Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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Episode #195: Dr. Blake Bennett (Protesting Your Property Taxes: Part 2)
Ag Law in the Field
Understanding your property tax bill is crucial for any landowner, but what happens when you think it's wrong? In this episode, we dive into part two of this series on protesting your property taxes with Dr. Blake Bennett. Learn about the steps you need to take to challenge your assessment. Don't miss this essential information for Texas landowners! Contact Info for Blake Bennett (Email) (Phone) 972-952-9273 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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Episode #194: Dr. Blake Bennett (Protesting Your Property Taxes: Part 1)
Ag Law in the Field
Understanding your property tax bill is crucial for any landowner, but what happens when you think it's wrong? In this episode, we dive into the first part of a series on protesting your property taxes with Dr. Blake Bennett. Learn about the grounds for protest, the necessary documentation, and the steps you need to take to challenge your assessment. Don't miss this essential information for Texas landowners! Contact Info for Blake Bennett (Email) (Phone) 972-952-9273 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors...
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Episode #193: Parks Brown (Pore Space Legal Issues)
Ag Law in the Field
Parks Brown is back with another new and emerging topic, pore space! Join in and listen as we walk through pore space and all the legal issues pertaining to it. Contact Info for Parks Brown (Email) (Website) Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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Episode #192: Brigit Rollins (Dicamba Update)
Ag Law in the Field
Get ready to dive deep into the world of agricultural and environmental law! We're fortunate to have one of the nation's leading environmental lawyers joining us today. Brigit will provide an in-depth overview of the current legal landscape surrounding Dicamba, a topic of significant interest and debate within the agricultural industry. Contact Info for Brigit Rollins (Email) (Phone) 707-494-3138 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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Episode #191: Jim Bradbury and Jesse Richardson (Final Ag Law Lessons From Yellowstone)
Ag Law in the Field
Two of our favorites are back! Jim Bradbury and Jesse Richardson join me to talk about the Final Ag Law Lessons we could all learn from the hit TV Series Yellowstone. Contact Info for Jim Bradbury (Email) (Website) (Twitter) @jimbluewind Contact Info for Jesse Richardson (Email) (Phone) 304-293-9460 (Twitter) @jessejames8785 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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Episode #190: Paul Goeringer (2024 Ag Law Year in Review)
Ag Law in the Field
It's that time again! My friend, Paul Goeringer, and I team up every December to record our Ag Law Year in Review episode for my Ag Law in the Field Podcast and Paul's . This year, our list included lots of interesting topics...see if you agree with our top legal issues. Be sure to check out our resource list at the end of the podcast! You can find these linked below as well. Contact Info for Paul Goeringer (Email) [email protected] (Twitter) @aglawpaul (Blog) (Podcast) Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors...
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Episode #189: Rachel Myers (Pasture, Range, Forage Insurance aka "Rainfall Insurance")
Ag Law in the Field
As we are closing in on the deadline for Pasture, Range, and Forage Insurance, we had Rachel Myers join us on the show today explaining all things related to "Rainfall Insurance". The deadline for 2025 sign-ups for PRF insurance is Dec. 1st! Contact Info for Rachel Myers Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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Episode #188: Audra Smith (Direct Beef Sales Laws and Regulations)
Ag Law in the Field
With the increase in direct beef sales businesses, we asked Audra Smith to join us on the show today. Audra has a number of clients in the direct beef sales space. We walk through the legal considerations for producers interested in this type of business. Contact Info for Audra Smith Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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Episode #187: Natalie Rainer (Environmental Marketing & Related Pressures)
Ag Law in the Field
There is no shortage of legal news, regulations, and cases involving environmental marketing. Today, we have Natalie Rainer join us on the Ag Law in the Field Podcast to talk us through some of the major issues facing businesses when it comes to these types of issues. Contact Info for Natalie Rainer Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
info_outlineSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month. In honor of that, we have Brian Reisinger on our Ag Law in the Field Podcast to talk about his family's story related to farm and ranch mental health.
Brian is the author of a new book - "Land Rich, Cash Poor," which offers an interesting overview of the history and cause of the decrease in the number of farms cross the United States. Additionally, Brian wrote a powerful opinion piece in USDA Today discussing the mental health crisis facing America's agricultural producers.
Above all, Brian's story is one of family, resilience, and hope.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please remember, you are not alone. There is help available. There is hope, even in the darkness.
Contact Info for Brian Reisinger
(Twitter): BrianJReisinger
Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show
USA Today Opinion Piece: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/09/02/america-farms-mental-health-agriculture/74981037007/
Land Rich, Cash Poor book: https://a.co/d/8GkUME5
Farmers Angel Network https://www.farmerangelnetwork.com/
National Ag Law Center List of Mental Health Resources https://nationalaglawcenter.org/center-publications/family/mentalhealth/
National Suicide Lifeline: 988
Agristress Helpline: https://www.agrisafe.org/agristress-helpline/
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