COLUMBUS, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—On April 8, people within a 124-mile-wide band in the state of Ohio will experience a total solar eclipse. With this being such a unique experience, Ohio Farm Bureau has created resources for landowners to help them prepare for an influx of people coming to rural parts of the state hoping to get a glimpse of this rare phenomenon. Leah Curtis, policy counsel with Ohio Farm Bureau, talks about some of the concerns this might bring up for landowners.
That “duty of care” depends heavily on if someone on your property is invited or not. If a landowner is concerned about the possibility of trespassers, what can they do?
Physical barriers like temporary fences may be needed for additional safeguards and Curtis says make sure all buildings on are properly locked and talk with local law enforcement if you have concerns about people using your property as a front row seat for the eclipse.
Additional resources online at OhioFarmBureau.org include valuable information from Ohio Farm Bureau, along with details about farm insurance, dealing with invited and uninvited guests, Ohio’s Agritourism Law and the state’s Recreational User Statute from Ohio State’s Agricultural & Resource Law Program, plus tips regarding risk and protecting your operation from an Ohio Farm Bureau Select Partner.