What Do Farmers Need to Know Before Signing a Contract?

By: Karen Jones

The speed and methods by which farmers transact business today are much different than in the past. Instant communication with dealers, retailers, and salespeople mean business can be transacted nearly anytime, from anywhere. But how do you know that what you’ve agreed to is binding and that you have protection in case something goes wrong? John Schwarz, a farmer and agricultural law attorney in Indiana, answers some common questions that might arise when entering into a contract.

The speed and methods by which farmers transact business today are much different than in the past. Instant communication with dealers, retailers, and salespeople means business can be transacted nearly anytime, from anywhere. But how do you know that what you’ve agreed to is binding and that you have protection in case something goes wrong? John Schwarz, a farmer and agricultural law attorney in Indiana, answers some common questions that might arise when entering into a contract.