Farm Transition Planning Conference Planned for August
The Cultivating Connections Conference, an annual event dedicated to farm transition planning, is returning for its second year on August 5th and 6th, 2024. This year’s conference will be held at the...
View ArticleNew rule and legislation on electronic ear tags for cattle: a continuing battle
Producers shipping certain types of cattle and bison across state lines might have to use electronic identification (EID or RFID) tags if a final rule developed by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health...
View ArticleAnother Lake Erie lawsuit: how does it affect Ohio agriculture?
A new chapter is developing in the legal battle over resolving water quality problems in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Earlier this month, the Lucas County Board of Commissioners, City of Toledo, and...
View ArticleIt’s high season for Ohio noxious weeds laws
The poison hemlock popping up across Ohio and the questions we’re receiving in the Farm Office both signal that the high season for “noxious weeds” has begun. Ohio has several statutes and regulations...
View ArticleThe Ag Law Harvest
With Memorial Day behind us, the unofficial start of summer is here, and we are back to bring you another edition of the Ag Law Harvest. In this Harvest we discuss OSHA’s proposed workplace heat hazard...
View ArticleUSDA wants farmer input on rules for a voluntary carbon market
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA) is asking the agricultural community to weigh in on a new program aimed at the voluntary carbon market in the U.S. The agency...
View Article2024 Summer Income Tax School
Summer Tax School 2024Income Tax Schools at The Ohio State University Announces A Summer Tax School “Overview of Small Businesses”Barry Ward & Jeff Lewis, OSU Income Tax Schools An Overview of...
View ArticleCounty Probate Rates
Those familiar with serving as an executor or navigating probate understand the daunting nature of the task. The process often entails numerous filings and can extend over several months or even years....
View ArticleSave The Date For The 2024 Fall Tax Schools
Income Tax Schools at The Ohio State University is excited to announce our dates and locations for our two-day, in-person tax schools, our 4-part webinar, introduction to tax preparation course, ethics...
View ArticleHow does Ohio’s agricultural exemption from zoning apply to a composting...
Applying Ohio’s “agricultural exemption” from zoning is a constant challenge for county and township zoning officials. A township in Logan County faced that challenge when a landowner claimed its...
View ArticleGifting Strategies to Reduce Federal Estate Taxes: A Guide for Farmers
The landscape of federal estate taxes is poised for significant change in 2026, with the potential reduction of the federal estate tax exemption on the horizon. Currently, the exemption stands at...
View ArticleFarm transition professionals: we have a conference for you!
We’re building a forum for professionals who meet a critical need: helping farm operations transition to the next generation. The second annual Cultivating Connections Conference is for attorneys, tax...
View ArticleSpousal Lifetime Access Trusts
As the 2026 deadline for the significant reduction in the federal estate tax exemption approaches, high net worth individuals and estate planning professionals are seeking effective strategies to...
View ArticleScenic Rivers Bill goes to Governor’s desk
Ohio’s Wild, Scenic, and Recreational Rivers Program will soon see some changes under Senate Bill 156, recently passed by the Ohio General Assembly. The legislature forwarded those changes to the...
View ArticleFarm Succession Workshop Planned for Northeast Ohio
The OSU Extension offices in northeast Ohio invite you to participate in a Planning for the Future of Your Farm workshop on August 22, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. This workshop is designed to help farm...
View ArticleUnderstanding the IRS’s Perspective on Hobby Farms
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has specific guidelines for determining whether a farming activity is considered a business or a hobby. This distinction is crucial because it affects how expenses...
View ArticleOhio Supreme Court Rules on Bone Found in Boneless Wing
Recently, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled on a unique and highly publicized case involving a bone found in a “boneless” wing. This case has drawn significant attention due to its peculiar subject...
View ArticleOSU hosts gathering of farm transition planning professionals
The OSU Agricultural & Resource Law team just returned from the University of Cincinnati College of Law after hosting the Second Annual Cultivating Connections Conference. What a thrill to bring...
View ArticleThe Rising Costs of Long-Term Care
The costs of long-term care (LTC) continue to rise, creating potential financial risks for farmers who want to protect their farm assets for future generations. In the last two years alone, the cost of...
View ArticleLife Insurance in Farm Transition Planning – Part 1
Farmers often face the challenge of being “land rich, cash poor.” While they may have significant wealth tied up in land and other assets, they can lack sufficient cash to cover expenses, taxes, or...
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