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Overview
Cultivating Success: Legal Insights for Agricultural Land Deals
When a potential client calls with an agricultural real estate deal on the table, will you be prepared to navigate the intricacies of the transaction and provide strategic counsel? This guide will show you how to offer tailored legal guidance for buying, selling, or leasing agricultural land. From contracts to tax, our seasoned faculty will equip you with the knowledge you need to safeguard client interests and capitalize on opportunities. Expand your knowledge and client base - register today!
- Ensure clarity and mitigate risks in farm purchase and sale agreements.
- Navigate the nuances of due diligence in agricultural deals.
- Anticipate how farm financing differs from traditional real estate funding.
- Structure lease terms that align with agricultural operational needs.
- Explore tailored tax insights for agricultural transactions.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Drafting Farm Purchase and Sale Contracts
- Due Diligence Checklist for Farm Transactions
- Agricultural Loan Documents: Key Issues and Financing Programs
- Farm Lease Review and Negotiation Insights
- Basic Tax Implications of Selling, Acquiring, or Leasing Agricultural Property
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
3 Total | 06-30-2027 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| California CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
4 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Florida CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 01-31-2027 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2030 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-27-2027 |
| Maine CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-27-2027 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Montana CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2028 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2028 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2028 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2028 |
| New York CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 07-28-2028 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2028 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-27-2027 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Washington CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-27-2030 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 07-28-2027 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
3 Total |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
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Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.
Video Download - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.
Arkansas CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.
Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.
Arizona CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.
Video Download - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.
California CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.
Video Download - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.
Colorado CLE Approved · 4 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Connecticut CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Delaware CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 3.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Florida CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Florida CLE - 3.5: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 3.50 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).
Video Download - Florida CLE - 3.5: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 3.50 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).
Georgia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Video Download - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Hawaii CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Idaho CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Illinois CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Video Download - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit
Video Download - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit
Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit
Minnesota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.
Video Download - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.
Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Montana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.
Video Download - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.
North Dakota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.
Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.
Nebraska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.
New Hampshire CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
New Mexico CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Nevada CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
Video Download - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
New York CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
- 3.5 Areas of Professional Practice
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OnDemand - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Video Download - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Oklahoma CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.
Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.
Oregon CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI is an approved sponsor with Oregon MCLE. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Oregon MCLE.
Video Download - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI is an approved sponsor with Oregon MCLE. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Oregon MCLE.
Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.
Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.
Tennessee CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 3.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.
Vermont CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Video Download - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Washington CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Washington CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Video Download - Washington CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Wisconsin CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.
Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.
West Virginia CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits
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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
Wyoming CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits
OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
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Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit
Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits
Earn Until
Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda
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Drafting Farm Purchase and Sale Contracts
- Property Definition, Price, and Payment Terms
- Risk Management: Contingencies, Reps and Warranties, Indemnification
- Events of Default and Remedies
- Other Key Provisions
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Due Diligence Checklist for Farm Transactions
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Agricultural Loan Documents: Key Issues and Financing Programs
- Reviewing Agricultural Loan Documents: What to Look for
- Farm Financing Programs: FSA Loans and Other Options
- Seller Financing: Land Contract Essentials
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Farm Lease Review and Negotiation Insights
- Lease Structure and Terms
- Financial Considerations
- Property Use, Maintenance, and Improvements
- Insurance, Liability, and Compliance
- Dispute Resolution, Termination, Exist Strategy
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Basic Tax Implications of Selling, Acquiring, or Leasing Agricultural Property
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Real estate professionals, lenders, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Kimberly Gambrall
is a transactional attorney who focuses on commercial real estate, business transactions, and agricultural land. She works with developers, investors, brokers, and property owners to close deals on the acquisition and sale of shopping centers, buildings, and agricultural land. Ms. Gambrall represents property managers, landlords, and tenants entering retail, office, industrial, and agricultural leases or amending current lease agreements. She also previously spent years working for her family owned and operated agribusiness wherein she gained industry knowledge of business operations and property management. Ms. Gambrall's unique perspective and understanding assists growers, farmers, and ranchers plan for continued success of their livelihoods and brings added value to help business owners achieve desired results. She earned her J.D. degree, with great distinction, from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Ms. Gambrall is admitted to practice in the state of California.
Speaker bio
Randall Raban
is an associate with Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC where he focuses his practice on real estate matters, including purchase and sale transactions, leases, environmental law, and legal issues relating to land use, water use, and agriculture. He has experience negotiating, developing, and managing various types of land use projects, including shell mining operations, agricultural operations, solar farms, and communication tower projects. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Raban held the position of land and governmental affairs manager for one of the largest private landowners in Florida. In this role, he was responsible for all legal and regulatory compliance matters, as well as the management of land and water resources. Additionally, he also served as the vice president of a public water utility tasked with managing water assets and working with governmental agencies and local stakeholders on the development of alternative water supply projects aimed at providing additional water resources to meet the increasing demand for water in the state of Florida. Additionally, Mr. Raban previously practiced as a real estate attorney in Utah. He is currently admitted to practice in the state of Florida, and Washington DC.
Speaker bio
Tracy A. McGonigle
is of counsel with the Chicago office of McKenna Storer where she has a long history directing, managing, and representing non-profit animal welfare organizations and humane societies. She also has a long history advising and representing individuals in animal rights/welfare matters. Ms. McGonigle's animal law practice includes representing individuals in veterinary malpractice actions, at administrative hearings, and in appeals from dangerous dog proceedings throughout Illinois; representing individuals in civil actions under the Humane Care for Animals Act; ownership disputes, Replevin actions, declaratory judgment actions, bailment or Innkeepers Act and Horse Shoer's Lien Act actions, as well as lecturing at speaking engagements. She has represented Illinois as the Illinois delegate at the International Animal Law Summits 2015-18. Ms. McGonigle serves as the chairperson of the Chicago Bar Association's Animal Law Committee and has taken an active role in drafting legislation to improve Illinois' Humane Care For Animals Act. Her equine and animal law experience goes beyond representing their owners in court disputes. Ms. McGonigle is also experienced in the unique needs of animal rescues. She was the executive director of the national non-profit organization, Hooved Animal Humane Society (HAHS), from 2011-2021, and represents other animal welfare 501(c)(3) organizations, such as Wright Way Rescue, on all business, corporate, and non-profit matters. As part of her role as executive director of HAHS, Ms. McGonigle, an Approved Humane and Equine Investigator herself, managed a team of over 25 Approved Humane Investigators, who investigated violations of the Humane Care for Animals Act, 510 ILCS 70/1, et seq. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of On Angels Wings Pet Rescue and is outside counsel to several animal rescues. Ms. McGonigle is the Administrative Law Judge for the Village of McCullom Lake, presiding over various types of ordinance violation cases. Her real estate practice includes representing buyers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Ms. McGonigle drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial contracts, including leases, for her corporate clients. She handles agricultural law issues, as well as municipal issues for her land use and zoning clients. Ms. McGonigle earned her B.A. degree from Loyola University and her J.D. degree from DePaul University College of Law.
Speaker bio
Mark D. Kimball
is the founding shareholder of MDK Law, a firm emphasizing corporate, commercial and property law, and consulting in matters involving federal and international taxation. He is admitted to practice in Washington, New York, Texas and Oregon. Mr. Kimball is an adjunct professor of law at Eotvos Lorand and Masaryk Universities in Europe, and has served as a law school guest lecturer at Seattle University School of Law. He is also engaged as an expert witness in superior court cases involving limited liability companies, governance, and other member issues. Mr. Kimball has been admitted to the Second Circuit Bar (New York, Connecticut and Vermont), Fifth Circuit Bar (Texas and Louisiana), and the Oregon State Bar. He earned his J.D. degree and LL.M. (taxation) degree from the University of Washington School of Law, and also holds an LL.M. degree in transnational commercial practice from Europe.
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