Fructus Naturales: Sustainable Ag's Legal Guide
Fructus Naturales: Sustainable Ag's Legal Minefield Imagine Sarah Miller, a third-generation farmer in Oregon, whose land boasts a thriving population of wild blueberries. Could she sell them? Does their presence increase her property value? The answer, surprisingly, isn't simple. The legal distinction between fructus naturales (naturally occurring plants) and fructus industriales (cultivated crops) is crucial for farmers like Sarah, impacting property rights, land value, and the very viability of sustainable agricultural practices....