Western agriculture is uniquely impacted by changes and developments in state, federal, and international laws and policies. The program on May 5 is part of a long-term effort to provide relevant and timely agricultural and environmental legal research and information to attorneys, lenders, accountants, tax consultants, students and other agricultural professionals in the western U.S. The goal is to provide resources in the form of presentations and content, as well as to foster dialogue about the range of agricultural, food, and environmental issues for the Western agricultural community. Additionally, on the evening before (May 4th) conference attendees are invited to network and visit with colleagues at a nearby location.