NOTE! Many of the publications are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. You will need an Acrobat reader to view/print them. Follow this link to obtain the free reader and for instructions on configuring your browser. Legal Risk A Discussion of Legal Risk by the Risk Management Agency   "Many of the day-to-day activities of farmers and ranchers involve commitments that have legal implications. Understanding these issues can lead to better risk management decisions." Source: RMA of the USDA Risk and Resilience in Agriculture This website provides a variety of articles on risk management collected and organized by extension personnel at Montana State University, Colorado State University, and the University of Wyoming. Please scroll down to legal risk to find related articles. Risk Management Agency This is a publication of the Risk Management Agency of the USDA. It includes a short discussion of legal risk beginning on page 16.