Dealing with Farm Debt in the West: Practical Considerations in Preparing for and Navigating Ag Bankruptcy

June 19-20, 2025

Presenter, Western Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference

Join Downey Brand partner Jamie Dreher on June 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Western Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference in Reno for a presentation titled “Dealing with Farm Debt in the West: Practical Considerations in Preparing for and Navigating Ag Bankruptcy.”

Jamie’s session will explore issues that arise for farmers and agricultural businesses when navigating Chapter 12 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies, from both debtor-operator and creditor perspectives. It will also review common issues that arise for growers, processors, and lenders in these situations. Additionally, Jamie will examine insolvency-related issues, including ranch and farm foreclosures, as well as priority, enforcement, and security interests in crops, water rights, and equipment.

For more information about Jamie’s presentation, please see this media announcement.

The agricultural industry in the western United States is uniquely impacted by changes and developments in state, federal, and international laws and policies. The Third Annual Western Water, Ag, & Environmental Law Conference provides relevant and timely legal research and information to attorneys, farm managers and rural appraisers, consultants, lenders, accountants, tax consultants, students, and other agricultural professionals involved in the western ag and food industries in the Western U.S. The conference is an excellent networking opportunity, as well as a premiere legal education opportunity tailored to the ag industry.

This conference will be held in person in Reno, Nevada. A livestream option is available. The main conference will feature 12 hours of continuing education, including two hours of Legal Ethics.

For more information and to register, please visit the event webpage.