Geoffrey D. Harrison, Practice Group Chair
Farmers have unique and comprehensive needs. Whether you grow plants, raise livestock or produce milk or eggs, your operation is subject to a seemingly never-ending puzzle of laws, regulations, requirements and administrative rules presented by an ever-growing number of different officials and agencies in local, state and federal government, not to mention neighboring property owners. In order to run your operation in the most financially profitable way, you need to stay abreast of the latest developments in natural resources, water, air, agricultural, labor and tax law, while at the same time satisfying local officials and neighbors. All of this can distract a farmer from doing what he or she does best – farming.
We can help. Our attorneys are admitted to practice before every level of the state and federal administrative tribunals and courts and provide the broad range of services you need, including:
- farm business plans
- commodities contracts and agreements
- agricultural insurance issues
- agri-tourism
- farmland preservation
- federal, state and private improvement grants and loan programs
- crop leases
- defense of nuisance actions under the Michigan Right to Farm Act
- comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs)
- generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs)
- wastewater discharges
- land use and zoning issues
- local, state and federal compliance issues and enforcement actions
- impacts to natural resources
Fraser Trebilcock is uniquely positioned and qualified to provide you with straightforward, successful and cost-effective representation in every aspect of agri-business and agricultural law. We have successfully worked with our clients to improve, protect and defend farms of all shapes and sizes. If you are looking for lawyers that understand the needs of today’s farmers and their business you need look no further. Contact us today – we are here for you.
