Food and Agricultural Law Blog

Legal Deserts Widen Across Rural America A recent Iowa State University study reveals that over half of non‑metropolitan U.S. counties now qualify as ‘legal deserts,’ with 11% classified as critically underserved — meaning severe shortages of private‑practice attorneys. In Iowa alone, 18 of 99 counties fall into urgent or critical categories. Because many licensed attorneys work in government, academia, or ... Read More The post Ask Regan and Sam: What is in the Rural Law Practice News? appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Rincker Law, PLLC is pleased to highlight attorney Cari Rincker’s recent presentation at the 35th Annual Legal Education Seminar, co-hosted by the Central Illinois Paralegal Association (CIPA) and the McLean County Bar Association (MCBA) on September 26, 2025. Rincker’s session, titled “Beyond the Barn: Handling the Unique Issues of Farm Divorces,” offered lawyers and paralegals practical guidance for family law ... Read More The post Beyond the Barn: Cari Rincker Speaks on the Unique Legal Challenges of Farm Divorces appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

In 2026, Illinois farmers are navigating a wave of new and developing laws that could reshape how they operate, plan, and protect their businesses. From generational land transitions to environmental compliance, many of these changes are either newly enacted or anticipated to take effect this year. In this article, “Top 5 Illinois Farm Law Changes to Watch in 2026”, Rincker ... Read More The post Top 5 Illinois Farm Law Changes to Watch in 2026 appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Rincker Law, PLLC is proud to announce that founding attorney Cari Rincker has been appointed the Editor of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Agricultural Law Section Council Newsletter. This appointment reflects her long-standing leadership in agricultural law and her deep commitment to supporting Illinois farmers, agribusinesses, and rural families with trusted legal guidance. Why This Role Matters The ISBA’s Agricultural ... Read More The post Cari Rincker Appointed Editor of ISBA Agricultural Law Newsletter appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Passing the family farm from one generation to the next has always been a cornerstone of Illinois agriculture. But as land prices surge and operational costs rise, the dream of keeping farms in the family is becoming harder to achieve. The new Farmland Transition Commission, created under Illinois Senate Bill 2372, aims to tackle this growing challenge by studying ways ... Read More The post Can Illinois Farmers Still Afford to Pass the Farm On? What the New Farmland Transition Law Means appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.