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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ag Policy “Big Beautiful Bill” Impact Webinar Set for August 19 by American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC)
INDIANAPOLIS (AgPR) Aug. 6, 2025 – The American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) will host a free webinar on "Big Beautiful Bill" agricultural policy changes on Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. CDT. Titled "What We Know – and What We Don’t Know … at the Moment," the live, virtual event will feature ASAC member Rusty Rumley, J.D., LL.M., senior staff attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center. The webinar is open to both members and non-members.
Registration is available at: https://www.agconsultants.org/asac_webinars.php.
Rumley, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, specializes in landowner liability, agritourism, food labeling, estate planning, leasing, and other land use topics. With 18 years of experience, he has presented to producer groups, consumers, extension agents, industry professionals, and legal audiences nationwide. He has also authored numerous articles for agricultural operations, policymakers, and attorneys.
As a senior staff attorney, Rumley researches and responds to legal questions submitted by the public, attorneys, extension personnel, and legislative aides. He teaches an Introduction to Agricultural Law course and writes extensively on federal grant-funded topics such as renewable energy, oil and natural gas issues, forestry, and estate planning. His work includes constructing databases of all 50 states’ recreational use statutes and state alternative dispute resolution statutes, fence laws, and agritourism regulations.
Rumley holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Laws in Agricultural Law from the University of Arkansas. He is licensed to practice law 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, Rumley brings firsthand agricultural experience to his legal expertise.
The webinar provides an opportunity for non-members to explore the professional development and networking opportunities offered by ASAC year-round.
Founded in 1963, the American Society of Agricultural Consultants is the only professional society dedicated to serving the needs of agricultural consultants. Members must meet rigorous experience and ethics standards, ensuring clients receive proven expertise they can trust. For more information on membership, visit www.agconsultants.org. Save the Date:American Society of Agricultural Consultants Annual Conference
Nov. 2–4, 2025, in Indianapolis Attendees of the webinar are encouraged to join ASAC’s 2025 Annual Conference, scheduled for Nov. 2–4 in Indianapolis. The conference will feature national experts in farm management, finance, transition planning, ag technology, and rural entrepreneurship. The event is open to both members and non-members. Conference details and registration information will be posted at www.agconsultants.org. About ASAC American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) is a nonprofit association dedicated to promoting the professionalism of agricultural consultants. ASAC members represent diverse disciplines within the agriculture industry and serve clients domestically and globally. The organization's mission is to foster excellence in agricultural consulting by upholding high standards of training, experience, knowledge, performance, and the ability to provide independent and objective consulting services. To find agricultural consultants or learn more about joining ASAC, visit www.agconsultants.org # # #
Media Contact:
Jean Merry
Executive Vice President
American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC)
evp@agconsultants.org
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