Ohio Farmer Articles

When farmers consider their estate plans or succession plans, the top priority is almost always to keep the farm in the family. One of the

Landowners are often approached by utility companies and other parties requesting to traverse their land in some manner. Terms like “right of way,” “easement” and

In the last few months, the Occupa- tional Safety and Health Administra- tion made a controversial decision to inspect and fine small farms engaged in

The ownership of an improvement built on someone else’s land is a common legal issue in the agricultural community. For example, a young man wants

The laws related to fences in Ohio have seen signifi cant changes over the years. Originally, when Ohio was a mostly agrarian society, the fence

The fall hunting season will soon be upon us, and with it, many hunters requesting permission to hunt on land. Hunters provide a very valuable

Insurance is an important risk management tool that every farm operation must have. Property insurance protects against fi re and wind, auto insurance protects against

An estimated 50% of farm leases in Ohio are verbal and not in writing. Verbal leases are fraught with risk due to potential misunderstandings and

NE of the most important and common concerns among farmers is transferring assets to the next generation. One means of transferring assets is gifting. While

A common practice for buying and selling land is the land installment contract, commonly known as a land contract. In this arrangement, the purchase price

Estate planning for farm families presents special challenges due to the nature of the farming business. Farmers in their second marriage often find that incorporating