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Because of our unique location in California's Central Valley, Caswell Bell represents all kinds of agricultural businesses, growers, ranchers, wineries, nurseries, food processors, and distributors. Our attorneys know the industry and the law, and are familiar with such matters as:
- PACA and Market Enforcement Proceedings
- Water Rights and Water Use Easements
- Environment Disputes and Superfund Audits
- Proposition 65 Enforcement and Clean Water Issues
- Land Use Disputes
- Distribution Contracts
- Loans and Other Agreements Between Growers and Packers.
 The agricultural industry faces a variety of circumstances beyond the control of the farmer. People not involved in everyday farming issues think of agricultural law as involving such matters as cooperatives, governmental subsidies, fair crop insurance, and special use valuation for agricultural land. Our attorneys are familiar with these powerful issues.
But agricultural law encompasses many issues closer to home. Thus, we are experienced in matters relating to the sale and purchase of agricultural lands and businesses, and the attendant issues of water rights, development rights, nuisance actions, and zoning. In addition, our attorneys are skilled in the specialized labor law issues that affect growers, packers, and shippers.
Agricultural clients also employ sophisticated business structures. Thus, our attorneys are adept in the formation and operation of agri-businesses, family farm corporations, and/or limited liability companies. Further, we understand the unique application of the Uniform Commercial Code to agriculture needed to represent farmers, lenders, and other secured creditors. And, we bring expertise in estate planning to assist in transferring a farming business from one generation to the next.
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