College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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    Force Majeure Clauses: What Are They and Do They Apply in Issues Caused by COVID19?
    (2020-04-10) Goeringer, Paul; Thilmany, Elizabeth; Suri, Mayhah
    2020 has been a challenging year with the global economic shutdown from COVID-19 leading to disruptions in many industries. Agriculture has had its fair share of disruptions from this global pandemic. Such disruptions have raised questions for many of you about your contracts to supply farm products to businesses, such as restaurants or schools, that no longer need those products due to shutdowns. You may also have issues finding labor to help move products to customers. Contracts between suppliers and customers often include provisions called force majeure clauses. These clauses allow one or both parties in a contract to excuse the performance, in this case, the fulfillment, of the contract in certain situations.
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    How to Lease Your Land With a Conservation Easement
    (2016-09) Suri, Mayhah; Goeringer, Paul
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    Legal Risk Management Solutions for Community Supported Agriculture in Maryland
    (2015-09) Suri, Mayhah; Goeringer, Paul
    Highlights the results of a survey conducted in the summer of 2014 by Maryland Department of Ag looking at the use of contracts and other risk management tools utilized by CSA operators in Maryland. The report also highlights workshops and materials developed by the Department of Agricultural and Resource and the Ag Law Education Initiative conducted in the winter of 2015. Finally, the report highlights state programs that verify CSA operators in California.