Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series
Start Date: February 5, 2026 12:00 pm
End Date: March 5, 2026 2:00 pm
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Announcing the Legal Food Hub’s 2026 Winter Webinar Series!
Join the Legal Food Hub on Zoom each Thursday from February 5 to March 5, from 12:00-1:00 pm ET. Each free webinar will cover a different legal topic related to your food or farm business. Submit your questions when you register or ask our presenters live! We look forward to seeing you!
Click here to learn more and register!
CART captioning will be available upon request (at least 1 week in advance). If you require additional accessibility accommodations, please share your needs when registering so we can best support you.
February 5: Small Business Law & Taxes
Attorney Andrew Kraus, Opticliff Law & CPA Mike Perna, Flying Point Advisors
Learn about the legal and tax requirements for your early-stage farm or food business.
February 12: Exploring H-2A
Attorney Chloe Johnson, Farm Commons
The H-2A Visa Program makes it possible for farmers to bring in citizens of other countries for agricultural work in the United States. Learn about the H-2A Visa Program and how to assess whether it might help address your farm’s labor shortage issues.
February 19: Farm Property Insurance
Attorney Jeanette Ramirez, Farm Commons
Running a farm business often depends on buildings, equipment, vehicles, and supplies for day-to-day success. Damage to or loss of these can be devastating to profitability. Learn about the different types of farm property insurance and how to decide on the right coverage for your farm.
February 26: Farmers and Lending Law
Attorney Stephen Carpenter, Farmers Legal Action Group
Learn about how the law approaches lending when the farmer has trouble making payments. This session will cover common types of loans, collateral, and actions that lenders can take, as well provide a basic overview of bankruptcy law and special rules that apply to FSA loans.
March 5: USDA NAD Appeals: What Farmers and Organizations Need to Know
Attorney Erin Hannum, Farm Commons
Learn when and how USDA decisions can be appealed through the National Appeals Division (NAD). This webinar is designed for farmers and organizations seeking clarity, confidence, and real-world guidance.
Recordings of each webinar will be posted to the Hub’s free Resource Library. If you have any difficulty registering or have any questions, please email legalfoodhub@clf.org.