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Agricultural law for the modern operation
Employment, environmental compliance, USDA programs, and succession — counsel for farms that have become agri-businesses.
Agriculture has evolved into agri-business, and the legal questions have grown with it. A modern operation carries employment exposure, environmental obligations, program compliance, and a succession problem that most families put off for a decade too long.
We counsel farm and ranch operations across the Red River Valley on the full range — and on the one conversation that matters most, which is who runs it next.
What we help with
- Farm employment & labor matters
- Environmental compliance (Clean Air / Clean Water)
- Watersheds
- Easements
- USDA program questions
- Farm entity structuring
- Farm succession & the family transfer
How we work together
- Walk the operationThe legal picture of a farm rarely matches the one on paper.
- StructureEntities, leases, and agreements that fit how the place actually runs.
- Hand it onA succession plan the next generation can actually carry.
Common questions
When should we start succession planning?
Earlier than feels necessary. The options are widest while everyone is healthy and talking, and they narrow quickly once they are not.
Do you work with landlords and tenants on farm leases?
Yes. Farm lease terms, access, and improvement questions are handled here alongside the real estate practice.
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(701) 672-1218