Faegre & Benson represents many of the world's leading food, agriculture and biofuels companies, and we have more than 100 attorneys dedicated to serving them.

We understand the complexity of these industries. The field-to-food and field-to-fuel cycles are complicated. We understand the science, economics, markets, government regulation and public relations aspects of these cycles, and we address the full range of business needs:

• We defend our clients' products, business models and service teams around the world
• We work with our clients in their domestic and international acquisitions and joint ventures
• We protect research and development and product brands in the United States, Europe and Asia

We keep pace with our clients' evolving business needs. Our clients operate in an environment where opportunity and risk must be continually assessed and balanced. With that in mind, our lawyers make it their business to understand the rapidly evolving areas of seed biotechnology and crop protection. We stay abreast of issues in food safety, environmental regulation and the expanding biofuels market. Our lawyers also understand the ever-changing business side of the industry—applying knowledge of commodity markets, production chain issues, global workforce needs and industry competition to assist clients in a variety of matters. To that end, we are participating members of CropLife America, American Meat Institute, American Seed Trade Association, National Grain & Feed Association, Agricultural Retailers Association, International Dairy Foods Association, and International Foodservice Manufacturers Association.

Collaboration is important. Our firm's culture encourages and rewards teamwork—within our firm and with our clients.  We bring the right teams to meet our clients' needs, and we work effectively with our clients, drawing on their own expertise and resources. We find that this collaborative approach produces the best results as well as healthy and enduring business relationships. For a breakdown of our industry segment and legal service teams, please refer to the Related Materials space on the left side of this page.

Please visit the Faegre & Benson Food, Agriculture and Biofuels blog for current industry news and information.