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Farmers growing and selling fresh fruits and vegetables face unique challenges in receiving prompt and fair payment. This booklet discusses practical and legal steps that farmers can take to protect their right to be paid when they sell fresh fruits and vegetables. Sometimes, taking practical steps will be enough to ensure that a farmer receives prompt and full payment. In any case, a farmer who gets agreements in writing and who keeps detailed records will be in a better position to enforce his or her rights under the law. Farmers’ rights to be paid for their fruit and vegetable crops have three primary sources: (a) the farmers’ contracts with buyers, (b) state contract laws, and (c) the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (“the PACA”) is a federal law designed to ensure fairness in the fruit and vegetable industry. To help farmers better understand their rights to be paid for their fruit and vegetable crops, this booklet will describe the legal protections farmers have under the PACA. Download complete article (1,254 KB) Federal Law Protects Farmers' Rights to Be Paid for Fruit and Vegetable Crops As a farmer selling fruit and vegetable crops, your right to be paid is typically governed by your agreements with the buyers of your produce. However, you have certain rights beyond those agreements under a federal law called the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, or “the PACA.” This 4-page handout provides a very general overview of protections for farmers under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (the PACA). Download handout (128KB)
Understanding Farmers’ Market Rules was written to help farmers understand their responsibilities and rights as vendors at a farmers’ market. Even though the details of farmers’ market rules may differ from market to market, there are a few commonly used rules that most often give rise to misunderstandings. The focus of the booklet is on preventing problems by improving understanding of market rules. The booklet offers practical suggestions farmers can follow to try to resolve problems that may arise. It also gives ideas on how to learn about other requirements that may apply to sales at a farmers’ market including federal, state, and local laws. View Understanding Farmers' Market Rules (858 KB) Contact FLAG to order a print copy of any of the versions for $3 (includes shipping). 
Farm to Market: Farm to Market: Legal Issues for Minnesota Farmers Starting a Processing or Marketing Business (2001). A series of booklets discussing some of the most important legal issues that arise for Minnesota farmers seeking to develop an agricultural processing or marketing business. Booklets include: (1) Introductory Issues, (2)Choice of Business Entity, (3)Cooperatives, (4) Corporations, (5)Partnerships, (6)Limited Liability Companies, (7)Owner Agreements, and (8) Minnesota Financial and Technical Resources. $39.00 for the set. |
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