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Farm Law Resources: Overview

Agricultural Law Resources

Source: Mizzou Law Library (Photo by Macy Love)

Disclaimer/Renuncia

This guide was created by the Mizzou Law Library Reference staff.

The contents of this guide should not be taken as legal advice. 

This guide was last updated in July of 2025.

Using Law Library Computers

There are 4 computers on the first floor in the Reference Alcove for outside patron walk-in use that provide access to a public version of Westlaw and other Law Library databases.

Students and faculty can use these and the computer lab on the First Floor. Use your pawprint and password to access them.  

 

Farm Law Topics--Explained by MU Extension!

Resource Spotlight

This book is a wonderful resource designed to make understanding agricultural law approachable to everyone. It includes a fantastic glossary of frequently used terms and acronyms in agricultural law. The author begins by introducing the reader to the U.S. legal system and finding legal materials. Following chapters are each dedicated to a single legal topic relevant to people working with agriculture. Chapters break down legal topics into definitions, situational examples, applicable laws, suggested remedies, etc. Clicking on the title will take you to a WorldCat page used for finding the resource at nearby libraries. A link to the book's listing on the publishers site is also included. 

Title listing on Routledge's website. 

USDA Library and Terms

Acknowledgment

Thank you to Alexandra (Lexi) Brennan who's Agricultural Law Resources guide was used as the template for this guide.  The Drake Law Library has many informative legal guides which can be helpful for legal research.