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LEGAL FOOD HUB OFFERS WEBINARS FOR FARMERS, FOOD ENTREPRENEURS, FOOD-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS
The Legal Food Hub, a project of the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), is pleased to invite you to the final two webinars of its Winter Webinar Series for farmers, food entrepreneurs, food-focused organizations, and anyone else who has an interest in the legal framework of the food system.
Tuesday, 3/12, 12:00pm: Employment Laws for Farmers in Rhode Island
Erica Kyzmir-McKeon, CLF Senior Fellow & Attorney
Gina A. DiCenso, Attorney at Law
Understanding employment laws is essential to protect both farmers and their employees. This webinar gives an overview of common employment law issues, including how farmers must pay their employees, what time off employees are entitled to, and the legal distinctions between unpaid interns, registered apprentices, and volunteers.
Register here.
Tuesday, 3/19, 12:00pm: Student Loan Debt Basics for Farmers
Erica Kyzmir-McKeon, CLF Senior Fellow & Attorney
Deanne Loonin, Attorney, Project on Predatory Student Lending at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School
Student loan debt has become a significant obstacle for young farmers who are trying to make a living in agriculture. This webinar discusses the different types of student loans and how borrowers can deal with them. Topics include managing repayment, avoiding or getting out of loan default, and loan cancellation.
Register here.
After airing, the webinars will be made available online at legalfoodhub.org.
