Agricultural Law
Webinar for Woodland Owners – Land Ownership, Liability and the Law
Andrew Branan presented on the legal aspects of forest ownership.
NC Ag Law Update (Dicamba, NC Farm Act & Smokeable Hemp Ban)
Andrew Branan analyzes recent headlines through the lens of agricultural law.
Coit: Action Needed for North Carolina’s Hemp Program
As we approach the October 31, 2020 deadline when all state pilot programs are set to expire, North Carolina (NC) faces a unique challenge in terms of how to proceed with its hemp program.
COVID-19: NC Court Offices to Remain Open, Hearing and Trial Dates Continued Minimum 30 Days
Most pending superior and district court matters - including calendared hearings and trials - will be continued at least thirty (30) days, with limited exceptions.
Branan and Chatham County Sheriff Discuss Loose Livestock
It is important for both law enforcement and livestock owners to be informed of the legal ramifications of loose livestock.
Branan: NCTTF Grant Announcement
Andrew Branan will receive funds from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund to develop a land management and succession planning guide.
Branan Discusses Employment Law Issues at Carolina Meat Conference
See Andrew's presentation on farm labor at animal operations.
NC State Goes All Out to Support Hemp Growers
ARE contributes to student education on hemp production and markets, conducts legal analysis of hemp regulation, and provides hemp-related extension services through its specialists and the Executive Farm Management program.
Rejesus Presents on Crop Insurance Coverage for Industrial Hemp in 2020
RMA-administered crop insurance for hemp will be available in 2020 through the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) policy.
Hemp Law 101: The Regulation of Industrial Hemp
Topics include: the legal history of hemp; the need to clarify laws for farmers, producers and consumers; the impact of the 2018 Farm Bill; and remaining limitations.