Below is a summary of activities of this section from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. While past activity is no guarantee of future activity, it may give a idea of what to expect this year.
Section Stats
Newsletters
Issues: 4
CLE
Live Programs: 2
Discussions
Posts: 157
Legislation
Bills Reviewed: 110
Continuing Legal Education
Section members receive discounts on section-sponsored CLE programs. During the 2023–24 bar year, the Section sponsored the following programs:
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Co-Sponsor LIVE WEB - Navigating Restrictions and Transparency Requirements of Foreign Investments in U.S. Land (03/27/2024)
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Sponsor LIVE - 30th Annual Agricultural Law Seminar (06/28/2024)
ISBA Central Discussions
ISBA Central communities allows section members to pose questions, answer questions, and share information with fellow section members. Members of the section get free access to the section’s community. Joining any section also grants you access to the Transactional and Litigation communities. Below are the total number of discussion posts during the 2023–24 bar year.
Agricultural Law
- Community members: 340
- Total discussion posts: 157
Transactional
- Community members: 29,383
- Total discussion posts: 551
Litigation
- Community members: 29,384
- Total discussion posts: 1,463
Legislation
The Section Council reviewed 110 bills that may affect their members’ practice area. Highlights of the most recent legislative session include:
- Senate Bill 3219 provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may provide grants for equipment upgrades for farmer-owned grocery stores or markets.
- House Bill 4155 creates the Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience Office.
- House Bill 4857 provides funding and an income tax credit for distressed farmers.