Faegre Baker Daniels lawyers have substantial experience representing and counseling companies which produce, transport, sell and apply fertilizer. We understand the issues facing companies in the fertilizer industry and address the full range of our clients' business needs.

Our lawyers know the fertilizer industry. They understand the evolving scientific and market trends that drive our clients' business decisions. We are a participating member of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA).  Faegre Baker Daniels attorneys played a key role in drafting the ARA's model fertilizer contract, which is meant to serve as a voluntary tool designed to help companies better manage their risks and provide the industry with consistent terms and conditions when dealing with suppliers or customers.  Our attorneys regularly prepare and publish articles related to the fertilizer industry, such as fertilizer contracts and counterparty risk, agricultural commodity price changes, and the importance of written fertilizer contracts. They have attended fertilizer conferences, such as the Southwest Fertilizer Conference.

Litigation/Product Liability Prevention

Faegre Baker Daniels lawyers have litigated matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States for several of the world's leading fertilizer companies.

Our team handles lawsuits, mediations, and arbitrations specific to the fertilizer industry. Faegre Baker Daniels lawyers have litigated disputes involving claims of fertilizer contamination, injury to crops caused by fertilizer, and personal injuries allegedly caused by exposure to fertilizers. These lawyers have also assisted in responding to administrative complaints involving fertilizer.

Dealer and Distributor Issues

Our firm's distributor and dealer law practice area harnesses our firm's traditional strength in civil litigation and corporate representation and puts those resources to work for clients operating in the ever-changing regulation of dealer, distributor and franchise relationships in various jurisdictions. Our agribusiness team has advised company clients on issues involving dealers and distributors across the United States and dozens of franchise laws and dealer or sales representative protection statute.