Webinar: Have You Noticed the Sky Falling?

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

12pm ET

Scott will talk about the rise in distress debt and bankruptcies in the last 12 months.  The focus of his remarks will be on how to triage the “important issues” from the unimportant ones.  He’ll talk about when to extend or modify a loan versus calling a default.  And he will talk about what an […]

Webinar: Crop Insurance: What It Is and Where It’s Going

Thursday, June 25, 2026

12pm ET

The Federal Crop Insurance Program has developed over several decades and continues to evolve through implementation of final rule-making decisions. Lauren Ward will walk through the basic things you need to know about the program, its policies, and recent updates impacting implementation. Register Here!

Webinar: 2026 Food Law Update

Thursday, May 21, 2026

12pm CT

In this webinar we will explore recent developments in food law and what they mean for today’s legal landscape. Click HERE to view a recording of this webinar

Webinar: USDA Updates to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA)

Thursday, March 19, 2026

11:30am MST

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is evaluating updates to its reporting framework under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (“AFIDA”), as part of a broader trend of increased federal scrutiny of foreign investment in U.S. agricultural and forest lands. This webinar will look at the potential changes and the interaction with other […]

CLE Webinar: Burnout in the Legal Profession

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

12pm CST

Burnout has reached critical levels in the legal profession—nearly 80% of legal professionals report experiencing burnout, and 40% have considered leaving the profession entirely due to stress. This presentation examines the occupational phenomenon of burnout, distinguishing it from everyday stress. Attendees will learn to recognize burnout warning signs in themselves and colleagues, understand the key […]

Symposium Sponsors

47th Annual Agricultural Law Educational Symposium Co-Hosted by the American Agricultural Law Association and the National Agricultural Law Center   November 5-7, 2026, at the Fairmont, Dallas, TX. The AALA Annual Symposium is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors. Join us in Dallas this November as we celebrate 47 years of advancing agricultural […]

2026 Annual Educational Symposium

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - Saturday, November 7, 2026

Pre-conference sessions are anticipated to be offered again the day before the symposium kicks off. Please plan to join us on Thursday, Nov. 5.

47th Annual Agricultural Law Educational Symposium Co-Hosted by the American Agricultural Law Association and the National Agricultural Law Center  November 5–7, 2026 |Fairmont, Dallas, TX| Dallas, Texas The American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) is proud to host its 47th Annual Agricultural Law Educational Symposium, bringing together leading agricultural law professionals for three days of in-depth […]

Committee & Content Opportunities

Explore our committees and let us know where you’d like to get involved or if you’d like to contribute articles to the Farm to Firm newsletter. Sign up here! Committee Descriptions: Awards Committee Recognize excellence in agricultural law by coordinating AALA’s annual awards. Review nominations and select recipients for the Excellence in Agricultural Law Award, Professional Scholarship Award, and […]