Agricultural and Agribusiness Law: An Introduction for Non-Lawyers

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This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts of agricultural and agribusiness law in the United States, offering an accessible guide for students and professionals alike. The fully revised and updated edition addresses significant legal developments, including changes in trade, taxation, water law, intellectual property, and animal law. Reflecting a growing number of... Read more

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts of agricultural and agribusiness law in the United States, offering an accessible guide for students and professionals alike.

The fully revised and updated edition addresses significant legal developments, including changes in trade, taxation, water law, intellectual property, and animal law. Reflecting a growing number of farms in financial distress, new materials on workouts and debt relief, including Chapter 12 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, have been added. A new chapter explores the emerging legal landscape surrounding industrial hemp and marijuana production. The text also reflects the absence of a comprehensive farm bill since the 2018 Farm Bill and examines the legal and policy impacts of the Trump and Biden Administrations. In an era where legal information is increasingly accessible online, the book delves into the challenges posed by cybercrime and misinformation, equipping readers to discern reliable sources from unreliable ones. Designed for students with little or no legal background, the text helps readers identify legal issues that may require professional consultation. Each concise chapter focuses on a specific legal topic relevant to agriculture and agribusiness, covering both federal law and illustrative examples of state law. In addition to foundational topics such as contracts, property law, and estate planning, the book addresses contemporary issues like organic certification, genetically engineered crops, and food safety. It highlights the broad scope of agricultural law, extending beyond farming to include agribusiness professionals who provide services, inputs, and act as intermediaries between farmers and consumers. Additional online resources are provided, including quiz questions for each chapter and PowerPoint slides.

This textbook is essential for students of agriculture and land-based services with little or no legal background, as well as those studying agribusiness. The book also serves as a useful reference for agricultural professionals.

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Theodore A. Feitshans is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA. He continues to teach parttime, online, for the University of Mount Olive, USA. He is a past president of the American Agricultural Law Association. He is co-author of Food Systems Law: An Introduction for Non-Lawyers (Routledge, 2020). Agriculture came naturally to Professor Feitshans. His parents owned a farm that produced hay and a feed mill that manufactured cattle feed. He recalls fondly helping his parents with the farm and milling business.

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Praise for previous editions

“This is the best textbook available in agricultural law specifically geared towards non-lawyers. It is clear, easy to read and covers the major topics of relevance for agribusinesses.”

Marne Coit, MSEL, JD, LLM, North Carolina State University, USA

“Excellent in terms of coverage, in terms of substantive content in each chapter, in organization, and in writing style. Professor Feitshans conveys a great amount of information crisply and clearly. He also uses examples to explain and to clarify the text, which greatly enhances the reader’s understanding of the legal concepts and issues.”

Drew L. Kershen, Earl Sneed Centennial Professor of Law (Emeritus), University of Oklahoma, USA

“There has been a great need for an agricultural law textbook and Agricultural and Agribusiness Law fills that need. Theodore Feitshans is one of the preeminent agricultural law professors in the United States and does an excellent job of outlining complex legal issues in a practical way for law students.”

Tiffany Dowell, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M University, USA

“This textbook is perfect for undergraduates or others trying to gain a basic understanding of legal issues impacting agriculture. From contracts to environmental law, topics are covered in a quick and easy to understand fashion. I highly encourage faculty and students alike to take a look at Professor Feitshans’ book.”

Paul Goeringer, Research Associate and Extension Legal Specialist, Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of Maryland, USA

Agricultural and Agribusiness Law An Introduction for Non-Lawyers

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