Indianapolis, August 6, 2025: The American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) will host a free, live webinar on August 19 at 10 a.m. CDT examining agricultural policy changes associated with the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” Titled “What We Know – and What We Don’t Know … at the Moment,” the virtual session will feature Rusty Rumley, J.D., LL.M., senior staff attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center, and is open to both members and non-members. Registration is available at https://www.agconsultants.org/asac_webinars.php. Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Rumley specializes in landowner liability, agritourism, food labeling, estate planning, leasing, and related land-use topics. Over 18 years, he has presented nationwide to producer groups, consumers, extension agents, industry professionals, and legal audiences, and has authored numerous articles for agricultural operations, policymakers, and attorneys. As a senior staff attorney, he researches and responds to legal questions from the public, attorneys, extension personnel, and legislative aides; teaches an Introduction to Agricultural Law course; and writes on federally funded topics including renewable energy, oil and natural gas issues, forestry, and estate planning. His reference work includes building 50-state databases covering recreational use statutes, alternative dispute resolution statutes, fence laws, and agritourism regulations. Rumley holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma and an LL.M. in Agricultural Law from the University of Arkansas; he is licensed in Oklahoma and Michigan and is a member of the American Agricultural Law Association and the Oklahoma Bar Association. Raised on a family farm in Cogar, Oklahoma, he brings firsthand agricultural experience to his legal practice. The webinar also offers non-members a window into the professional development and networking opportunities ASAC provides year-round. Founded in 1963, ASAC is the only professional society dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of agricultural consultants, with membership standards that emphasize experience and ethics to ensure clients receive trusted expertise. More information about membership is available at www.agconsultants.org.

Source – Agnewscenter