INDIANA – As financial pressures continue to impact agricultural communities across the Midwest, farmers, agricultural lenders, and rural professionals are being offered a free educational resource to help navigate complex legal and tax landscapes.
The Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation is hosting a specialized web presentation titled “Bankruptcy and the Farm.” The live session is scheduled for Thursday, June 18th, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Navigating Complex Agricultural Restructuring
Managing a modern farming operation requires balancing unpredictable market commodities, shifting equipment costs, and intricate tax codes. When financial distress occurs, standard corporate or personal bankruptcy rules often fail to address the unique structural assets of a family farm—such as inherited acreage, seasonal crop cycles, and livestock capital.
The webinar is designed to demystify these scenarios by providing an accessible, comprehensive overview of the specialized debt restructuring and bankruptcy chapters available under federal law, specifically focusing on Chapter 12 bankruptcy tailored for family farmers.
Key topics on the agenda include:
- An operational overview of agricultural bankruptcy options.
- The critical tax implications, liabilities, and debt forgiveness rules tied to restructuring.
- Strategies for navigating financial distress in both traditional family farms and unique or niche agricultural operations.
Featured Presenter
The session will be led by Kristine Tidgren, a widely recognized expert in agricultural law and the Director of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University. Tidgren’s work focuses heavily on tax planning, farm estate transitions, and the legal issues affecting agricultural producers. Her presentations are highly regarded for translating dense statutory regulations into practical, real-world guidance for growers and their financial advisors.
Registration and Accessibility Information
The webinar is entirely free to attend, but advance online registration is required to secure a digital access link. Interested participants can reserve their spot directly through the official event registration portal.
Organizers are committed to providing equal access to all participants. Persons with disabilities who require specific accommodations to fully participate in this webinar are encouraged to contact Event Coordinator Janet Wright ahead of time at 352-379-4518. Alternatively, individuals can dial 7-1-1 to seamlessly access national telecommunication relay services.
