FLAG is proud to have partnered with Minnesota Farmers Union and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to create this Farmers’ Guide to Carbon Market Contracts in Minnesota. This Guide is a direct response to the questions and concerns raised by Minnesota farmers. With one fifth of the world’s largest companies setting net-zero emissions targets, farmers […]

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On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) became law. A new FLAG publication highlights the aspects of this legislation that will impact farmers. This Farmers’ Guide to the IRA looks most closely at three different parts of the IRA. First, it looks at what the IRA calls “relief for borrowers.” Second, […]

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Each year, generous supporters celebrate Give to the Max Day by making online donations to FLAG on GiveMN.org. Their generosity on this day makes a difference to FLAG far beyond the 24-hour giving event. We hope you will support FLAG with a contribution today! We are a national nonprofit law center created in 1986 during […]

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TONIGHT- Tuesday, November 16th 6:30-8 pm Navigating Farm Financial Risks for Beginning Specialty Produce and Livestock Farmers. Farmers can learn from FLAG attorneys at free webinar. To Register:  https://secure.everyaction.com/yIyC3y-KjkC99-6C2O4gNA2 Have you wondered if you were being protected by your current marketing contracts?  Do you know about risk management products and relief programs? In this risk mitigation webinar […]

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Here is an updated summary of COVID-19 relief for farmers, including information about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) deadline. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR CFAP 2 IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021. This is published in collaboration with our partners at Farm Aid, the Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative, the Intertribal Agriculture Council, […]

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