Environmental Law for the Farmer, Rancher and Winemaker
Learn Ways to Improve the Profitability of Your Agricultural Business
As part of our Firm’s commitment to helping farmers, ranchers and winemakers succeed, the Real Estate and Natural Resources attorneys at KMTG have designed a series of free on-site presentations available to all agricultural organizations. The available presentations currently include:
Water Rights And Availability
- Understanding California water rights and legal factors affecting the availability of water. How the Endangered Species Act and other legal requirements limit water supplies.
Wastewater Requirements For Irrigated Agriculture
- An update on the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s agricultural wastewater discharge requirements. Will the Board require a permit to farm?
Prescriptive And Conservation Easements: Benefits And Burdens
- Understand the benefits and pitfalls with these types of easements and your ability to manage your land.
CEQA 101: How To Participate In The Public Process
- Don’t be left out of the public process when decisions are being made that impact your farm. Learn how CEQA works.
Global Warming: Regulatory Implications For Farm Management
- Agriculture will likely be required to manage its contribution to global warming. Find out about the next huge wave of new environmental regulation. What are the potential liabilities and opportunities?



