2nd Edition
Agricultural and Agribusiness Law An Introduction for Non-Lawyers
1 Understanding the U.S. legal system
2 Finding legal materials
3 Torts
4 Nuisance and trespass
5 Contracts
6 Real property
7 Landlord-tenant law
8 Personal property
9 Contracts for the sale of goods
10 Secured transactions in real and personal property
11 Estate planning and farm transition
12 Family law, health, and end-of-life care
13 Water law
14 Business entities
15 Animal law
16 Organic, sustainable, fair trade, local, and urban agriculture
17 Genetically modified organisms and intellectual property law
18 Food safety
19 Criminal law
20 Pesticide law
21 Conservation and environmental law
22 Labor
23 Taxation
24 International trade
25 Federal farm program law
Biography
Theodore A. Feitshans is Professor of Agribusiness in the Agribusiness Program at the University of Mount Olive and Extension Professor Emeritus in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA. He is a past president of the American Agricultural Law Association.
"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, US
Praise for the first edtition
"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.
