Up to a half-million people could flow into the solar eclipse path that will cross Ohio on April 8. The potential increase of visitors to Ohio’s rural areas raises unique safety and legal concerns for farmers and farmland owners. To prepare for potential impacts of the eclipse on the agricultural community, OSU’s Agricultural & Resource Law Program and OSU’s Ag Safety Team offer these five steps farmers and farmland owners can take:
1. Secure the farm property.
2. Understand trespass laws.
3. Know responsibilities for invited guests.
4. Plan ahead for farming activities.
5. Be prepared to react to an incident.
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