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Ross Pifer Presents at PA Oil and Gas Landowner Alliance Conference
On October 2-4, 2022, the PA Oil and Gas Landowner Alliance hosted the “Bouncing Back in 2022” conference. Ross Pifer provided the Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Case Law Update on Tuesday, October 4th. Other conference topics included, “Cross unit drilling considerations, lease terms and negotiation, how to access DEP OG Data, how to access courthouse records, basic management of OG rights, estate planning with OG rights, OG Marketing, New E&P technology, PA Geology, Pooling and unitization, World Energy Markets , OG Rights Appraisal, Federal & State Regulatory Issues.”
Check out the POGLA website to learn more.
Brook Duer Joins Podcast Agriculture of America to Discuss Glyphosate and Dicamba
Understanding the Basics of Livestock Market Regulation Webinar
On September 23, 2022, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center presented the latest webinar in our new educational series, “Understanding Agricultural Law.” This session in our series is entitled, “Understanding the Basics of Livestock Market Regulation.”
Agricultural markets have been the subject of varying degrees and methods of government regulation since the early 20th Century in order to ensure a safe and sufficient food supply, but also to level playing fields for individual producers and their unique “living” commodities. Now more than […]
Understanding the Basics of Agricultural Cooperatives
On August 26, 2022, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center presented the most recent webinar in our new educational series, “Understanding Agricultural Law.” This session in our series is entitled, “Understanding the Basics of Agricultural Cooperatives.”
Doing business through cooperatives has been part of U.S. agriculture and life in rural America since the 19th century. Any professional involved with agriculture in any capacity needs to understand the singularly unique business features of a cooperative, its governance and operational structure, revenue distribution and […]
Chloe Marie Presents on Geographical Indications with the National Agricultural Law Center
On August 17, 2022, at 12:00pm, Chloe Marie joined the National Agricultural Law Center in their webinar series for her presentation, “An Overview of Geographical Indications and their Impacts on U.S. Agriculture.”
As description of the webinar, as provided by the National Agricultural Law Center:
“A geographical indication is a name or sign on a product packaging and is used to identify that a product originates from a specific geographical territory and has unique features or reputation originating from that geographical location. Geographical indications (GI) allow producers to ensure their rights are respected in the market place and avoid unfair trade competition. […]
Center Director Ross Pifer Named in 2022 PA Agriculture Power 100
Congratulations to Center Director Ross Pifer for being named to City & State’s 2022 Pennsylvania Agriculture Power 100 list! The full list can be found on the City & State website here.
Penn State Law:
“UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Ross Pifer, director of the Rural Economic Development Clinic and the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State Law in University Park, was named in City and State PA’s inaugural PA Agriculture Power 100. This list recognizes the significant and powerful people at the forefront of the agricultural community, whether they are […]
July 2022 Quarterly Dairy Legal Webinar
On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, from 12 noon – 1pm (ET), Penn State Law’s Center for Agricultural and Shale Law conducted the latest installment in its Quarterly Dairy Legal Webinar series. In addition to a round-up of quarterly legal developments, the focus topic included the history and progress, or lack thereof, of efforts to institute labeling standards for plant-based foods and beverages being manufactured and sold as substitutes for milk and dairy.
Understanding the Basics of Statutory Protections for Agricultural Operations
On July 22, 2022, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center presented the next webinar in our new educational series, “Understanding Agricultural Law.” This fourth session in our series is entitled, “Understanding the Basics of Statutory Protections for Agricultural Operations.” Pennsylvania has several statutes that provide various protections to agricultural operations and rural landowners. This webinar addressed the Pennsylvania Right to Farm Act, the Agricultural Area Security Act, Clean and Green, and ACRE’s municipal ordinance review.
This webinar was recorded and can be […]
Understanding the Basics of Local Land Use Regulation of Agriculture
On June 24, 2022, from 12 noon – 1 pm ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center presented another webinar in our new educational series, “Understanding Agricultural Law.”
This third session in our series is entitled, “Understanding the Basics of Local Land Use Regulation of Agriculture.” To properly represent agricultural clients in land use regulation matters requires more specialized knowledge every year about agricultural structures and operations and the soil, stormwater and nutrient management requirements that apply. There are also some unique laws in Pennsylvania protective of agricultural […]
Brook Duer Joins 2022 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series
On June 16, 2022, staff attorney Brook Duer joined the 2022 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series as a panelist. Brook’s topic will included:
- H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate and employers’ IRS compliance
- OSHA Proposed Heat Stress Injury Standard
- State Ag Employer Overtime Pay Requirements
