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Item Agricultural Water Law in Maryland: The Water Appropriation Application Process and Use in a Time of Drought(2016-08) Ellixson, Ashley; Everhart, SarahTo conserve and protect the State's water resources the State of Maryland controls the appropriation or use of its surface waters and groundwater. State law requires all agricultural operations to comply with the water appropriation permitting process, including traditional forms of agriculture, livestock and poultry operations, nursery operations and aquaculture.Item Protecting the Family Farm in Divorce(2016-06) Everhart, SarahNearly half of all U.S. marriages end in divorce, but how do divorces impact farmers? What can farmers do to protect their property and assets from the financial devastation of divorce? How can an extended family use estate planning to protect the family farm from divorce?Item Maryland Farm Internships and Labor Laws(2016-05) Everhart, SarahMany farms across Maryland use interns to lighten the overall farm workload and help young people gain practical farming knowledge. Although interns can be a welcome addition to a farm’s workforce, farm employers need to be aware of how to properly compensate interns and the legal consequences of adding them to the payroll.Item Legal Responsibilities When Hiring Migrant, Seasonal and H2-A Visa Workers(2015-10) Everhart, SarahWhen farmers need to harvest a large amount of crops in a short period of time, migrant, seasonal, and H-2A Visa workers can often be the best solution to complete the job quickly and affordably. However, there are specific Federal and state legal duties and responsibilities for farmers who employ these types of workers and substantial criminal and civil penalties for failing to adhere to the law.Item When Can the Government Enter Your Farm?(2015-02) Everhart, Sarah