(518) 417-4468 SARATOGA SPRINGS GLOVERSVILLE Menu OVER 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Expert Agricultural Law Consultation in Southern Adirondacks, Saratoga, Capitol Region, and North Country Agriculture is an expanding field with multiple branching networks in industries like food, land ownership, community gardening, and more. The laws governing agricultural practices in New York can also be quite complex. This is why you should consult with a knowledgeable attorney versed in agricultural law before making any major business or development decisions. Who We Serve When one thinks of agriculture, thoughts of a farm and livestock automatically come to mind. However, agriculture encompasses a diverse network, and agricultural law often overlaps with other areas like zoning, subdivisions, and real estate. As such, we consult clients from all walks of life, including but not limited to: Farmers, farm-hands, and ranchers Community gardeners Food companies Landlords Restauranteurs Non-profits Horse trainers and stablemen Food truckers What We Do Our role in agricultural law is comprehensive. We assist clients in a range of issues, from interpreting New York statutes on agriculture to permit acquisition for developing land for farm use. Some of our responsibilities in this dynamic field of law include: Agri-business formations – forming corporations, sole proprietorships, or limited liability partnerships Business planning – Drafting and reviewing purchase-sell agreements, determining legal framework as the business evolves or undergoes a merger, acquisition, or succession. Animal law – including animal welfare, resolving animal cruelty allegations, and care regarding companion animals Crop insurance – helping farmers resolve claim disputes with crop insurance agencies Environmental law – ensuring farm practices are in accordance with environmental state and federal laws, such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Food law – ensuring food cultivation, production, and packaging methods are in accordance with state and federal food laws, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the Food Safety Modernization Act. We Help You Stay on Top of Agricultural Law in Southern Adirondacks With the complex nature of agricultural law, it’s all too easy to be in violation of a number of laws even when you think you’re doing everything by the book. This is why you should run your plans through Wood, Seward, McGuire & Sacco LLP. Our legal experts can assist you through any number of issues, from agricultural law interpretation to farmer worker’s rights. Agricultural Law Assistance from Licensed Legal Experts in Southern Adirondacks Representing clients in Albany, Capitol Region, Essex County, Fulton County, Greene County, Hamilton County, Montgomery County, North Country, Rensselaer County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Southern Adirondacks, Warren County, Washington County. Areas of Practice Home Real Estate & Transactions Civil Litigation Matrimonial Family Law Corporate, LLC and Partnership Formation Agricultural Law Military Law Federal / State Criminal Defense Traffic Tickets DWI Contact Name* Phone* Email* How Can We Help?* privacy policy | site map Wood, Seward, McGuire, & Sacco, LLP (518) 284-0964 - (518) 284-0757 - (518) 284-1175 Military Law Federal / State Criminal Defense Traffic Tickets DWI Contact