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Farm and Ranch Labor and Business Structures Workshop

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Add to Calendar 2026-02-24 09:30:00 2026-02-24 15:30:00 Farm and Ranch Labor and Business Structures Workshop North Dakota farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a series of workshops and webinars on farm labor and farm business structures, organized by the North Dakota Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Participants have the option to attend the full day, in-person workshop, the subsequent webinars, or any combination of sessions that aligns with their schedule. Note: The webinars will not be recorded.In-Person WorkshopDate: February 24, 2025Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Farmers Union headquarters, JamestownMorning Session – H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker ProgramOpportunities through the H-2A programLegal, financial, and ethical responsibilitiesHousing, wages, and planning timelinesAfternoon Session – Farm Business StructuresCompare sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporationsLiability protection, governance, taxes, and risk managementReasons for formalizing a business structure and managing riskSubsequent WebinarsMarch 3: Employee benefits, including bonuses, health insurance support, and legal considerationsMarch 10: Farm liability, insurance, and risk management strategiesParticipants may attend any or all sessions depending on their needs.About the InstructorAll sessions will be led by Rachel Armstrong of Farm Commons, a national nonprofit that translates complex farm law into practical guidance. Training emphasizes discussion, real-world examples, and Q&A, rather than long lectures or dense legal presentations.Registration & CostCost: $50 per personScholarships availableRegistration deadline: Thursday, Feb. 18Contact for more information:Karl Hoppe: (701) 652-2951Jeff Gale: (701) 652-2581 North Dakota Farmers Union, 1415 12th Avenue SE, Jamestown NDSU Agriculture no-reply@ndsu.edu America/Chicago public
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North Dakota farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a series of workshops and webinars on farm labor and farm business structures, organized by the North Dakota Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.

Participants have the option to attend the full day, in-person workshop, the subsequent webinars, or any combination of sessions that aligns with their schedule. Note: The webinars will not be recorded.

In-Person Workshop

Date: February 24, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Farmers Union headquarters, Jamestown

Morning Session – H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program

  • Opportunities through the H-2A program
  • Legal, financial, and ethical responsibilities
  • Housing, wages, and planning timelines

Afternoon Session – Farm Business Structures

  • Compare sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations
  • Liability protection, governance, taxes, and risk management
  • Reasons for formalizing a business structure and managing risk

Subsequent Webinars

March 3: Employee benefits, including bonuses, health insurance support, and legal considerations
March 10: Farm liability, insurance, and risk management strategies

Participants may attend any or all sessions depending on their needs.

About the Instructor

All sessions will be led by Rachel Armstrong of Farm Commons, a national nonprofit that translates complex farm law into practical guidance. Training emphasizes discussion, real-world examples, and Q&A, rather than long lectures or dense legal presentations.

Registration & Cost

  • Cost: $50 per person
  • Scholarships available
  • Registration deadline: Thursday, Feb. 18

Contact for more information:

  • Karl Hoppe: (701) 652-2951
  • Jeff Gale: (701) 652-2581
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Contact Information

Jeff Gale
jeff.gale@ndsu.edu
701-652-2581

Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to the event contact person at least two weeks in advance of the event.