In this session, we’ll go beyond the basics of legal risk management for farmers markets and explore some of the practices that can unwittingly put markets at legal risk. This session will cover market liabilities related to limited liability businesses and IRS tax-exempt organizations; employees, independent contractors, and volunteers; and vendor compliance with food safety, licensing, and other legal requirements. We’ll also discuss how markets can use risk management tools such as insurance coverage and recordkeeping more effectively. We’ll make sure to leave plenty of time for questions.
Speaker: Wendy Chen, Staff Attorney, Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, Vermont Law and Graduate School