By now, you learned about agritourism, and the basic concepts to qualify (Part 1), we discussed several examples and how agritourism can benefit your business (Part 2), and I explored eight unique ways that agritourism protects you from particular legal concerns (Part 3). You did your research, you made your plans, and you are ready …
Over the last two articles, I have discussed what agritourism is, what some of the rules surrounding it are, and how it can benefit you. In this article, I will explore the legal and tax protections that agritourism offers. Keeping and Expanding Your Tax Benefits Ben Franklin once said that death and taxes are …
Part 3: Eight Unique Legal Ways Agritourism Protects You! Read More »
As discussed in Part One, agritourism is a rapidly spreading form of agricultural entrepreneurship, allowing farmers and ranchers to expand their income while creating opportunities for the public to learn and gain first-hand experience. While you may have a picture of what you expect from agritourism, probably a Christmas tree farm or a pick-your-own orchard, there …
Part 2: What Are Some Examples of Agritourism and How Can It Benefit Me? Read More »
Driving through the hills of Licking County, you will encounter numerous agritourism businesses. From an Orchard in Utica to a Tree Farm in Alexandria to a Fruit Farm in Pataskala, your neighbors have discovered the advantage of catering to tourists from Columbus and transforming their property into pick-your-own orchards, corn mazes, and wedding venues. …
Agritourism Part One: My Neighbors Have a Pick-Your-Own Fruit Farm. What Are They Doing? Read More »
In honor of National Small Business Week, our Marketing Manager asked if I could write an article about helping a new business start. With so many business basics available in articles, Google, or the latest version of Chat GPT, I wanted to write about more than just a step-by-step legal guide to starting a business. …
“I don’t know.” How often do you hear an attorney utter those words? When you see attorneys on TV and in movies, you rarely hear it. Yet, the reality is, knowing what we know, and knowing what we don’t know, is one of the most important parts of advising our client. Without knowing …
As volunteers for your community Association, or not-for-profit organization, the Board members devote countless hours of their free to handling Association issues and ensure the Association runs properly. Not only are board members charged with choosing vendors and ensuring that the common elements are maintained, but they are required to keep proper corporate records, which …