Build a resilient farm by first taking a few steps to protect it.
Are there a few key steps that provide a big impact when it comes to the farm or ranch’s protection from legal risks? Yes, there are, and every farm or ranch, of any size, location, or longevity, is in a great position to build resilience. Join the final webinar session of the series to build knowledge and confidence around essential farm law issues.
The final session will also be available in bilingual English and Spanish delivery. Una sesión bilingüe (inglés/español) se ofrecerá el 9 de junio, 2026. La asistencia es gratuita, pero es necesario registrarse.
Presenter: Farm Commons
5 Pasos para Proteger su Granja desde el Punto de Vista Legal | Serie Legal de Seminarios Web para Agricultores de Farm Commons, 9 de junio
¿Existen algunos pasos clave que tengan un gran impacto en lo que respecta a la protección de las granjas y ranchos frente a los riesgos legales? Sí, los hay, y todas las granjas y los ranchos, independientemente de su tamaño, ubicación, o antigüedad, se encuentran en una posición ideal para desarrollar su resiliencia. Participe en la última sesión de la serie de seminarios web para aumentar su conocimiento y confianza sobre las cuestiones esenciales relacionadas con la legislación agrícola. La asistencia es gratuita, pero es necesario registrarse.
Presentador(a): Farm Commons
About the Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
University of Illinois Extension serves Illinois' farmers and ranchers, helping producers manage risk for their operation and livelihoods. With the converging crises of the COVID-19 pandemic, unpredictable environmental hurdles, economic hardships, and ever-changing agricultural legislation, the most innovative agricultural professionals need support.
To meet this need, Extension is partnering with Farm Commons legal educators to host four live webinars specifically geared to Illinois farmers. Each webinar runs from 6 to 7 p.m. with 45 minutes for the presentation and 15 minutes reserved for question-and-answers led by Extension and Farm Commons staff. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required for all events at go.illinois.edu/FarmLegalSeries.
Nombre de la serie de seminarios web: La Formación Legal para las Pequeñas Granjas de Illinois
La Oficina de Extensión de la Universidad de Illinois presta servicios a los agricultores y ganaderos de Illinois, ayudando a los productores a gestionar los riesgos de sus operaciones y medios de vida. Con la convergencia de la crisis de la pandemia de COVID-19, los obstáculos medioambientales impredecibles, las dificultades económicas, y la legislación agrícola en constante cambio, los profesionales agrícolas más innovadores necesitan apoyo.
Para satisfacer esta necesidad, Illinois Extension colabora con los educadores jurídicos de Farm Commons para presentar cuatro seminarios web en vivo dirigidos específicamente a los agricultores de Illinois. Cada seminario web se presentará de las 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., con 45 minutos dedicados a la presentación, y 15 minutos reservados para preguntas y respuestas dirigidas por el personal de Illinois Extension y Farm Commons. La asistencia es gratuita, pero es necesario registrarse.
Additional Series Sessions
Dec. 9 | Nonprofit Business Structure Basics
Farmers don't just grow food because they enjoy it; they farm to provide their community with good food and good jobs while stewarding the earth's resources. Does that mean the nonprofit business structure is a good choice for a farm? This webinar session tackles that question, while also addressing other business structures that incorporate social benefits, including benefit companies and social purpose entities. From wealth-building limitations to IRS criteria and the influence of a board of directors, the session breaks down the decision-making factors that farmers need to consider. Presenter: Rachel Armstrong, Farm Commons
Feb. 10 | Forming an LLC
If you or your producers are curious about the details of an LLC, you’re not alone. Most farmers choose the LLC as their preferred business structure. The good news is that forming one is quite simple. But at the same time, farmers and ranchers need to know a few keys to ensure they get the benefits they’re expecting from this entity. In this session, presenters will do a quick recap of why an LLC is a good risk management tool, before going into how to form one, which best practices to implement after it’s formed, and regular obligations to keep the LLC in top legal shape. Farmers who have had an LLC for years will learn some things about how to preserve their resilience. Presenter: Farm Commons
April 14 | Land Leasing Basics
Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may not think twice about the lease itself until things go wrong. Prevent problems with a strong lease while building a path to a resilient future. This online session will help individuals understand what a lease should include and how to put it in writing. Get started with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to create a strong document that works for individual needs, whether a landowner, rancher, or farmer. Presenter: Farm Commons
