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 […]

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, […]

Webinar: Reviewing New OBBBA Tax Provisions Impacting Agricultural Producers

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

12pm CST

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted significant tax provisions that impact farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners. In this one-hour webinar, agricultural tax expert Kristine Tidgren, Director of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, will break down the key tax changes introduced by the OBBBA legislation, explaining how these provisions may affect your operation as […]

CLE Webinar: Trump v. CASA

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

12pm ET

In this webinar, legal experts unpack the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Trump v. CASA, which limited the authority of federal courts to issue universal injunctions. The panel will explore the ruling’s implications for judicial power and future of legal challenges to statutes, regulations, and other unlawful actions. Video replay of this webinar is available to […]

Webinar: Heirs’ Property Law Update

Thursday, July 17, 2025

12pm ET

This webinar explores the complex legal and interpersonal challenges involved in heirs’ property cases, with a focus on quiet title actions. Attendees will gain insight into navigating the tangled webs of ownership, family dynamics, and genealogy. The session will also offer practical strategies for managing client expectations, improving communication with multiple heirs, and addressing the […]

Webinar: Making America Healthy Again

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

12pm ET

Food industry policy and legal experts provide insights into the Making America Healthy Again agenda, including an update on the MAHA Commission, reforms to the GRAS regulations, banning of food dyes, and more. Our speakers come with a wealth of policy and legal experience, representing some of the most major food manufacturing brands in the […]

Featured Member: Sarah Luther

Current employer: Farmers Business Network Education and work experience: Bachelor’s degree in agricultural and biological engineering from the University of Florida, an MBA and a JD from the University of Houston. Previously at Mills Shirley in Galveston, Texas, doing both transactional and litigation work. AALA leadership roles: Symposium planning committee How did you get interested […]

Request for Proposals (RFP)

47th Annual Agricultural Law Educational Symposium Co-Hosted by the American Agricultural Law Association and the National Agricultural Law Center  SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL HERE RFP Process, Information, & How to Submit The American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) invites proposals for educational sessions for the 2026 Annual Educational Symposium – Co-Hosted by the American Agricultural Law Association […]