The ISBA Food Law Section Council is pleased to offer two fantastic food law CLE programs in the coming weeks, both featuring panels of experienced practitioners and speakers. Details and registration information for each is available on ISBA’s web site: https://www.isba.org/cle/upcoming.

September 9, 2022: Bock Agricultural Law & Policy Program Fall 2022 Symposium, Champaign IL (University of Illinois, Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics) Co-Sponsored by University of Illinois, College of Law and Illinois State Bar Association

This day-long, in-person symposium continues a fourth-annual tradition of bringing together dynamic speakers presenting the latest topics and analysis of legal issues in the fields of agriculture and food. From food policy and regulations, to financing food startups, international supply chains, and agritourism risk management. The symposium promises a wealth of current information and opportunities to network throughout the program with professionals in a variety of food and agriculture spaces.

September 14, 2022, 1:00pmCT: Illinois Foods: Pesticide Use, Exposure, and Worker Protections

This live webcast CLE presented by the ISBA Food Law Section Council offers the tantalizing insight into current uses and implications of pesticides for food production in our state. The laws, regulations, and lawsuits at the heart of the legal questions are explored in detail by three practitioners who have direct experience with pesticides in Illinois. Don’t miss this chance to learn how your local foods are grown and the impacts on producers and workers in our communities.

For questions on the above, contact ISBA’s CLE coordinators or the Food Law Section Council’s Molly L. Wiltshire.