Van Winkle’s agriculture clients are faced with a myriad of challenges. For starters, these businesses – which range from small family operations to large companies – must navigate the hundreds of federal, state, and local regulations that protect workers, consumers, and the environment. The firm has developed a strong background in FDA and USDA compliance, and has extensive experience dealing with the Federal Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act and the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. Our attorneys assist with federal and state subsidies, real estate purchases and sales, financing, liens and crop insurance. We evaluate labeling, marketing and advertising to be sure our clients abide by Federal Trade Commission regulations. For family farms, succession planning can be a critical problem. Our lawyers have extensive experience in estate planning and have successfully guided clients in succession planning for over 100 years.