Jackson County Farm & Agribusiness Tour - Thursday, July 16th 🌾🚜

Jackson County Farm & Agribusiness Tour - Thursday, July 16th 🌾🚜

**PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOON FRIDAY, JUNE 26th** This is a FREE event made possible by a grant from the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee (ALSWCC). During the tour we will also be holding our annual Local Work Group (LWG) Meeting to priorititize natural resource concerns for federal and state cost-share programs in FY2027 in partnership with NRCS. **ONE REGISTRATION PER PARTICIPANT** No children under 12 permitted to attend due to safety concerns.
Registrant's First and Last Name

First NameLast Name
Registrant is:
Email Address

Confirmation EmailUse parent/guardian email if registering for a minor child between 12 and 18 years old
Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid cell phone number for group text updates regarding this event.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Your interest in Jackson County Agribusiness and Natural Resources
Dietary Restrictions
NOTE: Snacks will be provided. Lunch will consist of a steak sandwich and country sides (i.e. baked beans, coleslaw) and a drink unless contacted by June 26th regarding your specific dietary restrictions.
Do you require handicap-accessibility accommodations?
NOTE: Tour will include uneven outdoor terrain on farms and other properties that cannot be avoided and participants will be riding on a bus that does not have a wheelchair lift.
Emergency Contact Name
Please list parent/guardian if registering a minor child between 12 and 17 years old
Relationship to Emergency Contact
Emergency Contact's Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid cell phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Acknowledgement of the 'General Release and Liability Waiver' prior to submitting registration is required
GENERAL RELEASE AND LIABILITY WAIVER

Farm & Agribusiness Tour - July 16, 2026

This General Release and Liability Waiver (“Agreement”) is entered into by the undersigned registrant (“Participant”) in favor of Jackson County SWCD, its owners, officers, employees, agents, host sites, volunteers, affiliates, sponsors, representatives, and other participants (collectively, the “Released Parties”).

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS

Participant understands and acknowledges that participation in a farm and agribusiness tour involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

Possible interaction with farm animals and livestock; Exposure to uneven terrain, mud, gravel, equipment areas, and natural hazards; Operation or proximity to agricultural machinery and vehicles; Weather conditions, insects, wildlife, allergens, dust, and agricultural materials; Slips, trips, falls, or other personal injury risks common to farm environments; and Participant voluntarily chooses to participate despite known and unknown risks.

2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Participant knowingly and voluntarily assumes all risks, both foreseeable and unforeseeable, associated with participation in the farm tour, including risks that may result from the negligence of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by Alabama law.

3. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

In consideration for being permitted to participate, Participant hereby releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, or liabilities, including personal injury, illness, death, or property damage arising out of or related to participation in the farm or agricultural business tour.

This release includes claims arising from the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties, except where prohibited by Alabama law.

4. ALABAMA AGRITOURISM NOTICE

Participant acknowledges the following notice pursuant to the Alabama Agritourism Liability Act:

WARNING:
Under Alabama law, there is no liability for an injury or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for negligent acts of a participant that may contribute to injury.

Participant affirms understanding of this warning.

5. HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIONS

Participant certifies that:
- They are physically capable of participating in the tour.
- They will follow all written or spoken rules and staff instructions.
- They will supervise any minors under their care at all times.
- Participant agrees that failure to follow safety instructions may result in immediate removal from the premises or refraining from participating in remaining activities. Closed-toe shoes are required for this tour. (Tennis shoes are appropriate.)
6. MINOR PARTICIPANTS

If signing on behalf of a minor, the undersigned parent or legal guardian:

Understands tour is restricted to Ages 12 - 18 for minor participants accompanied by an adult parent, guardian or grandparent; Consents to the minor’s participation; Assumes all risks on behalf of the minor; and
Releases the Released Parties to the same extent as an adult participant.

7. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION

In the rare occurence medical treatment is necessary, Participant authorizes the Released Parties to obtain emergency medical treatment, if necessary, and agrees to be financially responsible for any medical services rendered.

8. PHOTO & MEDIA RELEASE

Participant grants permission for photographs or video taken during the tour to be used for promotional, educational, or marketing purposes without compensation.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims brought by or on behalf of Participant or any minor arising from participation in the activity.

10. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Alabama.

11. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

Participant acknowledges that:
- They have read this Agreement carefully
- They understand its legal significance
- They are signing voluntarily, and
- This Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted under Alabama law.
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