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Here in Indiana, the fight against livestock and solar farms seemed to have moved to the county level. Landowners can do a few things to improve their chances of obtaining the necessary county zoning approval for a new project.
Read MoreAgriculture, it seems, has a zoning problem. On top of the various state or federal permits a farm or agribusiness may be required to obtain before starting construction, local zoning ordinances can create yet another layer of red tape.
Read MoreSolar farms are the latest and hottest kid on the block when it comes to renewable energy in the midwest. This post addresses local government considerations as counties and cities welcome solar power.
Read MoreRecently we've seen a few counties consider blocking livestock development. But barring the construction of of livestock farms in rural areas often is legally suspect.
Read MoreWe are launching a new series of short webcasts, designed to be watched during a break in your busy day. This is the second webcast and it addresses zoning tips for livestock operations.
Read MoreLivestock facilities in rural areas may be considered "legal nonconforming uses" and therefore be exempt from new zoning ordinances. Indiana law, in particular, gives special protection to agricultural land uses.
Read MoreOn April 16, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that property owners could pursue their federal inverse condemnation claims against the State of Texas through the existing state law.
Brianna Schroeder will be speaking on land use at The Center for Energy Education’s Solar 101 Community Learning Session being held in Carroll County.
Todd Janzen will speak at the American Dairy Science Association's 46th Discover Conference (DC46).
Brianna Schroeder will be a featured speaker at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit.
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With increased scrutiny over foreign ownership of US farmland, let’s take a step back and figure out who is a foreign person in the eyes of the law.