Apr 8, 2018
Agricultural Liens for Rent in Florida
Florida statutes have created many opportunities for liens against agricultural products and equipment. A common type of agricultural lien is a landlord’s lien for rent. Under Florida Statute 83.08, a landlord can have a lien on agricultural products raised by a farmer who owes him rent. Agricultural liens can extend to livestock and crops. If a farmer raises the agricultural products on the rented... read more
Jun 1, 2017
Right to Farm Act Activities
What activities receive Right to Farm Act protection? Florida’s Right to Farm Act provides protection to Florida farms. This includes protection from nuisance lawsuits and local government ordinances that limit or prohibit farming activities. Read more about Florida’s Right to Farm Act protections. However, not all activities on your farm may be protected under Florida’s Right to Farm... read more
May 22, 2017
Florida Right to Farm Act Protections
The Florida Right to Farm Act is found in Florida Statute § 823.14. The purpose of the Act is to protect Florida’s agriculture industry and ensure that the state can be self-sufficient in providing food for its residents. The law provides protection for farms in a few different ways: 1. Protection from Nuisance Lawsuits 2. Protection from Local Zoning Ordinances Note: A farm must meet certain... read more
Apr 23, 2017
Florida Right to Farm Act Requirements
Florida’s Right to Farm Act provides many legal protections for farms in the state of Florida. However, in order for the Act to provide protection, your farm or agricultural operation must meet certain requirements. Below is a list of some of the major requirements in order for your farm to receive protection under Florida’s Right to Farm Act. 1. Operating for more than 1 year First, your farm... read more
