Agriculture & Food Processing AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING PRACTICE GROUP

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1 Agriculture & Food Processing AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING PRACTICE GROUP

2 Agriculture and food processing are vital to the growth of the U.S. economy, past and present. We have proudly served as advisors to industry-leading companies for over 30 years.

3 When it comes to the agriculture and food processing industries, Barnes & Thornburg is in the thick of things. We have offices in four of the top 10 agricultural production states California, Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana plus offices in states with significant agricultural production Georgia, Michigan and Ohio. We are a national full-service firm with more than 600 legal professionals and more than 50 attorneys dedicated specifically to the agriculture and food processing industries. We have the experience necessary to provide strategic, practical advice on complex business and legal matters.

4 Bringing experience to the table Think of Barnes & Thornburg as the farmers market of law firms. You can find just about anything you need to tackle a legal challenge or grow a business. As a full-service law firm, we can help clients in the agriculture and food processing industries with a wide variety of needs. We help clients create new businesses and divisions, bring products to market, diversify operations, manage supply chain pressures, and navigate the always-changing issues and opportunities that industry participants frequently experience. Barnes & Thornburg offers experienced counsel at all points along the value chain, including agribusinesses, producers, processors, manufacturers, distributors/wholesalers, cooperatives, retailers and suppliers. Whether your legal needs are local, national or international, we bring the resources crucial to helping you protect and promote your interests. Our multidisciplinary approach is geared toward helping you leverage your position and capitalize on new opportunities that result from changing economic forces, shifting consumer preferences and competitive threats. Primary areas where we assist include: Corporate Services Regulatory FDA Labeling and ingredients Environmental and permitting OSHA Government service FIFRA USDA Intellectual Property Licensing Trademarks Advertising Research and development agreements Product development Litigation Litigation and Dispute Resolution Commercial litigation Toxic torts Labor and Employment Labor issues Union agreements State and federal employment laws Venture formation Corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions Corporate governance Supply/distribution agreements Franchising International trade We also advise clients on real estate and environmental matters. Finding the right fit for your business is at the top of our list. We can serve up the resources you need to help you quickly and cost-effectively manage your transaction or solve your problem, whether it s simple or complex. compensation and immigration

5 Why Barnes & Thornburg? Barnes & Thornburg has assembled a seasoned team of attorneys who can help clients grow successful businesses and bring products to market from the ground up. Mix our regulatory and business strategy experience with your needs, and you get a recipe for legal counsel who have your best interests in mind. Our primary industry segments include: Food processors, manufacturers and co-packers Agricultural chemical and biotechnology companies Branded consumer agricultural and food products manufacturers Agricultural crop producers Agricultural cooperatives Livestock and animal farms Private label agricultural and food products manufacturers Seed companies Natural and organic agricultural and food producers Flavor and ingredient manufacturers Slaughterhouses Grocery wholesalers Farm product wholesalers Retail food stores

6 For more information, please contact: Joe R. Thompson Co-Chair, Agriculture and Food Processing Practice Group William W. Wales Co-Chair, Agriculture and Food Processing Practice Group or visit us online at btlaw.com ATLANTA CHICAGO DELAWARE INDIANA LOS ANGELES MICHIGAN MINNEAPOLIS OHIO WASHINGTON, D.C.