The American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) is a professional organization focusing on the legal needs of the agricultural community in the United States. The association was founded in 1980.
The AALA's
stated vision Is:
* That the agricultural industry at every level and rural communities of every size are served by highly competent members of various professions who take pride in their respective professions, are amply rewarded for their contributions, and who are valued members of the community and their professions;
* That members of the legal and other professions serving agriculture and rural communities in every capacity are well-informed, particularly sensitive of the needs of agriculture and rural communities, well-educated, skilled, and knowledgeable, and that every member of the various professions serving agriculture has access to the best, most advanced, and most useful information and support services related to legal and other matters related to agriculture and rural communities;
* That excellent information, advice, and counsel on all issues of agricultural law and law affecting rural communities are readily accessible to those who will benefit therefrom, including farmers, agribusinesses, businesses associated with and serving agriculture, members of the legal profession, educators, policy-makers, and interested members of the public; and
* That the laws and public policies affecting the agricultural industry and rural communities are based on a fundamental understanding of agriculture and individuals comprising agriculture and rural communities, and that such laws and policies are reflective of the special needs and conditions of agriculture and rural communities.
The AALA holds an annual two-day educational symposium in a different U.S. city each year, generally in October.
The AALA has a membership listserv, providing members with a national network of connections and a website with helpful agricultural law information.
See also
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Agricultural Law
Agricultural law, sometimes referred to as Ag Law, deals with such legal issues as agricultural infrastructure, seed, water, fertilizer, pesticide use, agricultural finance, agricultural labour, agricultural marketing, agricultural insurance, farmi ...
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National agricultural law center
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The United States Agricultural & Food Law and Policy Blog
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Agricultural Act of 1949
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Agricultural Act of 1954
The Agricultural Act of 1954 (P.L. 83-690) is a United States federal law that, among other provisions, authorized a Commodity Credit Corporation
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is a wholly owned United States government corporation th ...
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External links
American Agricultural Law Association official websiteThe LL.M. Program in Agricultural & Food LawFood, Farming, & Sustainability: Legal Resources Website
Agricultural organizations based in the United States
Organizations established in 1985
Law-related professional associations
Food law
Agricultural law
1985 establishments in the United States