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Agricultural and Agribusiness Law: An Introduction for Non-Lawyers 3rd ed

By Theodore A. Feitshans
Coming Soon Routledge Available October 2026

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ISBN-13
9781032672700
Publisher
Routledge
Publication
October 2026
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.S. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts of agricultural and agribusiness law in the United States, offering an accessible guide for students and professionals alike.

The fully revised and updated edition addresses significant legal developments, including changes in trade, taxation, water law, intellectual property, and animal law. Reflecting a growing number of farms in financial distress, new materials on workouts and debt relief, including Chapter 12 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, have been added. A new chapter explores the emerging legal landscape surrounding industrial hemp and marijuana production. The text also reflects the absence of a comprehensive farm bill since the 2018 Farm Bill and examines the legal and policy impacts of the Trump and Biden Administrations. In an era where legal information is increasingly accessible online, the book delves into the challenges posed by cybercrime and misinformation, equipping readers to discern reliable sources from unreliable ones. Designed for students with little or no legal background, the text helps readers identify legal issues that may require professional consultation. Each concise chapter focuses on a specific legal topic relevant to agriculture and agribusiness, covering both federal law and illustrative examples of state law. In addition to foundational topics such as contracts, property law, and estate planning, the book addresses contemporary issues like organic certification, genetically engineered crops, and food safety. It highlights the broad scope of agricultural law, extending beyond farming to include agribusiness professionals who provide services, inputs, and act as intermediaries between farmers and consumers. Additional online resources are provided, including quiz questions for each chapter and PowerPoint slides.

This textbook is essential for students of agriculture and land-based services with little or no legal background, as well as those studying agribusiness. The book also serves as a useful reference for agricultural professionals.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding the U.S. legal system and finding legal information
2. Industrial Hemp and Marijuana
3. Torts
4. Nuisance and trespass
5. Contracts
6. Real property
7. Landlord-tenant law
8. Personal property
9. Contracts for the sale of goods
10. Secured transactions in real and personal property
11. Estate planning and farm transition
12. Family law, health, and end-of-life care
13. Water law
14. Business entities
15. Animal law
16. Organic, sustainable, fair trade, local, and urban agriculture
17. Genetically modified organisms and intellectual property law
18. Food safety
19. Criminal law
20. Pesticide law
21. Conservation and environmental law
22. Labor
23. Taxation
24. International trade
25. Federal farm program law
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