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  1. Front page of law bulletin on the Corporate Transparency Act

    New reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act

    Jan 23, 2024

    There's a lot of talk about the new reporting requirements for small businesses under the Corporate Transparency Act.  Our law bulletin explains who is subject to the new law and what it requires.  Find "The Corporate Transparency Act:  Reporting Requirements" here.

  2. Check out our recorded webinar on farm insurance

    Jan 4, 2024

    Farm insurance is a critical tool for protecting farm assets, so make sure you understand your farm insurance policy.  Our webinar on January 11, 2023 at 7 p.m. will help you learn more about farm insurance, how it works, asset coverage issues, handling a claim, and more.  Watch the recorded webinar here.

  3. First page of bulletin on Ohio Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program

    New bulletin explains Ohio's Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program

    Jan 3, 2024

    Ohio's Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program is entering its second year, and those who plan to participate in the program in 2024 should begin planning now.  We provide an explanation of how the program works in our latest law bulletin, available in our Tax Law Library.

  4. Applications Being Received for FFMPI Affiliated Faculty and Staff Members

    Dec 20, 2023

    The Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute (FFMPI) is pleased to announce that applications for Affiliated Faculty and Staff Members are now being accepted. Affiliate status is a designation for faculty and staff who are not hired to directly work for FFMPI. Individuals will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated interest in the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and Extension outreach in the areas of farm management and agricultural policy. 

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    Ohio State Organic Grains Conference scheduled for January 4-5, 2024

    Dec 15, 2023

    Registration is open for the 2nd annual Ohio State Organic Grains Conference, January 4-5, 2024 at the Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center near Toledo, Ohio. The 2024 conference offers programming for experienced organic growers, growers transitioning to or considering organic, and consultants or educators who support these growers.

  6. New resource on dealing with second marriages and farm assets

    Dec 5, 2023

    A second marriage for a member of a farm family can raise concerns about protecting farm assets, but legal strategies can help.  Read how to address those concerns in our latest bulletin, "Farm Transition Strategies for Second Marriages," available on the Transition Planning shelf of our Law Library.

  7. David Marrison Selected as Interim Director

    Dec 5, 2023

    COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) launched the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute (FFMPI) with the goal of sharing resource-based knowledge and best practices to help Ohio farmers manage their businesses as the agricultural industry changes and evolves. David Marrison, farm management field specialist with Ohio State University Extension, CFAES’ statewide outreach arm, will serve as interim director.

  8. What is your long-term care risk?

    Nov 28, 2023

    Long-term care is a critical concern for farm owners, but predicting its impact can be difficult.  Our new calculator can help farm owners estimate the risk long-term care presents to farm assets.  Access the calculator and our Long-Term Care and the Farm publication on this page.

  9. USDA certifies our new Ohio Farm Resolution Services program

    Nov 13, 2023

    The USDA Farm Service Agency has approved OSU's Agricultural & Resource Law Program to receive funding to establish Ohio Farm Resolution Services.  The  program will provide education, consultation, and mediation services that aim to resolve conflicts for Ohio's farm businesses and farm families. Learn more at farmoffice.osu.edu/ofrs.

  10. David Marrison Selected as Interim Director

    Nov 8, 2023

    COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) launched the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute (FFMPI) with the goal of sharing resource-based knowledge and best practices to help Ohio farmers manage their businesses as the agricultural industry changes and evolves. David Marrison, farm management field specialist with Ohio State University Extension, CFAES’ statewide outreach arm, will serve as interim director.

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