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This publication discusses several key points concerning partition (line) fences and related legal topics. It is a 6-page publication on Indiana Farm Fence Laws. Discusses rights-of-way and liability for animals....
Legal Aspects of Indiana Farmland Leases and Federal Tax Considerations
While an oral lease is still enforceable in Indiana, landowners and tenants are urged to have a detailed, written lease. Landlords and tenants are advised to know the Indiana laws that govern farmland lease arrangements....
8-page publication that includes a blank cash lease form to help landlords and tenants put their agreement in writing and presents some explanations and suggestions for appropriate use of the form....
Understanding Your Estate in Indiana
A revision to EC-519-W, Understanding Your Estate in Indiana; revision is necessary to reflect changes in Indiana law since the June 2012 revision of this document. (The major change is the repeal of Indiana's inheritanc...
List of Assistance and Regulatory Agencies for Starting in the Nursery Business
This publication is a listing of Federal and Indiana state government agencies that regulate various activities involved in operating a landscape plant nursery. ...
Intellectual Property: Obtaining Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
Intellectual property rights, including patents and trademarks, can protect business innovations. This 6-page publication describes different forms of intellectual property rights and explains how to obtain them....
Value-Added Business Ventures Through Producer Alliances
4-page publication identifying the factors that producers should evaluate when considering investment in producer alliances...
Before you sign: 7 tips for entering carbon markets
Should your farm entity participate in a carbon market? In this publication, a Purdue University educator advises that farm managers should get answers to seven questions before signing up. ...
Food Safety Regulations for Farmers' Markets
Food Safety Regulations for Farmers' Markets 8-page publication that explains food safety regulations so that market masters and vendors can keep consumers safe at farmers' markets....
Private Property Rights: Rights, Responsibilities & Limitations
This publication addresses frequently asked questions about property rights in land in order to dispel myths and misunderstandings and generate thoughtful discussion. ...
Negotiating Oil and Gas Leases on Indiana Farmland
Landowners in several Indiana counties continue to have an opportunity to lease or convey the rights to oil and gas exploration and production. Granting of rights to test-drill and to produce oil and gas is an important ...
Tax Treatment of Conservation Easements
This publication discusses tax aspects of conservation easements from the standpoint of a forest landowner, the person selling or donating an easement. It is intended to provide you with a basic introduction to these ...
Pork Contracting Considerations
Vertical coordination in the pork industry will continue to increase for many reasons. Some producers with stronger balance sheets will be looking for risk management strategies that generate a stable (although probably ...
Renegotiating Fixed-Price Hog Production Contracts
This publication discusses risk-sharing negotiations, arbitration and how to negotiate long-term contracts. ...
Crop Share or Crop Share-Cash Rental Arrangements for Your Farm
The purpose of this publication is to help tenants and landlords make sound decisions and develop fair crop share arrangements. It addresses whether one should be using a crop share lease arrangement, deals with some...