Connecting Agriculture and Law with Tiffany Lashmet

In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood sits down with Tiffany Lashmet, an agriculture lawyer based in West Texas. Tiffany shares her background in agriculture, having grown up on a family farm and ranch operation, and discusses her journey into law. She details her role as an Ag law specialist at Texas A&M, where she educates rural landowners and agricultural producers on legal issues. Key topics include the importance of having leases and contracts in writing, particularly in estate planning, and the significance of legal access to property to avoid issues like landlocking. Tiffany also touches on the challenges of operating under easements and the implications of the Endangered Species Act on agricultural practices. Additionally, she discusses her involvement in mental health initiatives for farmers and ranchers, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being alongside legal expertise. The episode concludes with a Q&A segment where Tiffany addresses questions on trusts, succession planning, and mental health in the agricultural community.