Should Machinery Be in an LLC?
By:Robert Moore, Monday, September 16th, 2024 A common question related to farm business planning is: should I put my machinery in a separate LLC for liability protection? Like most answers to legal questions, the answer is “it depends”. Let’s discuss…
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Has Assistance Programs for Ohio Farm Operations Impacted by Drought
Drought conditions started in Ohio back in mid-June and have intensified all summer. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor report on August 27, 2024, D4-exceptional drought was introduced to Ohio (Meigs and Athens Counties) for the first time since the…
The Ag Law Harvest
By: Jeffrey K. Lewis, Esq., Program Coordinator, Income Tax Schools Friday, August 30th, 2024 This article has been reposted from the Farm Office Blog, to view the original article, click HERE. We are back with another edition of the Ag…
Life Insurance in Farm Transition Planning – Part 2
By: Robert Moore, Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 This article has been reposted from the Ag Law Blogs, to view the original article, click HERE. In the last post, we discussed the different types of life insurance. In this post we…
Life Insurance in Farm Transition Planning – Part 1
By:Robert Moore, Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 This article has been reposted from the Ag Law Blog, to view the original article, click HERE. Farmers often face the challenge of being “land rich, cash poor.” While they may have significant wealth…
The Rising Costs of Long-Term Care
By:Robert Moore, Friday, August 16th, 2024 This article has been reposted from the Farm Office Blog, to view the original article, click HERE. The costs of long-term care (LTC) continue to rise, creating potential financial risks for farmers who want…
Understanding the IRS’s Perspective on Hobby Farms
By: Robert Moore, Friday, July 26th, 2024 This article has been reposted from the Farm Office Blog, to view the original post, click HERE. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has specific guidelines for determining whether a farming activity is considered…
OSHA proposes first-ever rule to address employee heat exposure
By:Peggy Kirk Hall, Attorney and Director, Agricultural & Resource Law Program Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 Reposted from the Farm Office Blog, to view the original post, click HERE The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) couldn’t have timed the weather…
How does Ohio’s agricultural exemption from zoning apply to a composting facility?
Originally posted in the Ohio Ag Law Blog. To view the original post, click HERE. By:Peggy Kirk Hall, Attorney and Director, Agricultural & Resource Law Program Thursday, June 20th, 2024 Applying Ohio’s “agricultural exemption” from zoning is a constant challenge…
2024 Summer Income Tax School
This article was originally posted on the Ag Law Blog. To view the original post, click HERE. Summer Tax School 2024 Income Tax Schools at The Ohio State University Announces A Summer Tax School “Overview of Small Businesses” Barry Ward…
