Food & Agriculture

Jan 31

Legal Considerations for Your Budding Floral Business

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Trellis Legal can help florists be protected too! Okay, cheesy, we know. But ‘tis the season, right? In...

Nov 30, 2022

New Year, New Food Safety Rules for Allegheny County Establishments

Nothing quite rings in the new year like updated county health codes! In June 2022, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania updated the...

Jul 31, 2022

Introducing: Branching Out, New Dynamic, Community Events Hosted by Trellis Legal

Branching Out Events We say it all the time. There isn’t anything quite as energetic, imaginative, or unique as the Pittsburgh business...

Jun 30, 2022

New PA Tip Wage Rules go into Effect in Early August

Does Your Staff Collect Tips? New rules from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor regarding tipped employees go into effect on August 5....

Sep 1, 2021

Pennsylvania’s New Agritourism Limited Liability Law and What it Means for Farmers

PA has a new law called the Agritourism Activity Protection Act that encourages agritourism and protects farmers from liability and damages

Nov 17, 2019

Cornucopia Of Compliance, Part 2: Liability, Terms, And Beers-Oh My!

There are many considerations a farm should consider before hosting events such as farm-to-table dinners, festivals, and events.

Oct 10, 2019

Cornucopia Of Compliance, Part 1: Exploring Agritainment Property Considerations

Are you legally permitted to host an agritainment event?

Sep 17, 2019

Weeding Through Hemp Production Regulations

The same plant as “wacky tobaccy,” cannabis sativa, but without the high tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels.

Dec 9, 2018

In-Kind Wages

Regulations around in-kind wages are a big dill.

Sep 19, 2018

On-Farm Sales

"Squashing" confusion around on-farm sales.

Aug 13, 2018

Right To Farm Law

Old MacDonald had ... a right to farm!

Jul 10, 2018

Clean And Green

If you’re a farmer in PA or you own a large estate, you should be familiar with The PA Farmland and Forest Land Assessment Act of 1974.

Jun 10, 2018

Mushroom Foraging

People in Pittsburgh have taken to Schenley, Racoon Creek, and North Park to look for mushrooms, berries, nuts, and plants.

May 15, 2018

Farmers Market Permitting

Before you package and label your homemade breads, fresh produce, and other assorted foods, you may want to consider a few technicalities.

Apr 22, 2018

Interstate Food Sales

There are additional considerations when you decide to expand your business outside of your state.

Mar 19, 2018

PA Commercial Food Production

How does the Health Dept. affect commercial food production regulations in Allegheny County?

Dec 16, 2017

U-Pick Liability

Getting a Christmas tree can range from the full Griswold experience to picking up a saw and cutting down a tree together.

Nov 12, 2017

Turkey Food Labeling

There are so many terms on the turkey labels. Do you have no idea what to pick?

Oct 17, 2017

Agritourism Liability

Fall has arrived, and with that comes fun weekend activities at your local farm!

Jun 18, 2017

Urban Agriculture Speaker Series

What can you do to support the core values of food and sustainability?

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