DECATUR, Ill. — Although leasing farmland is relatively common, landowners and farmers may not give much consideration to the actual lease until problems arise. Understanding the basics of a farmland lease agreement is detrimental to reducing legal risks and ensuring farm viability. Learn more about farmland leasing, determining a farm’s productivity, and the importance of landowner-tenant communication from Kevin Brooks, farm business management and marketing educator with University of Illinois Extension.
Navigating Farmland Leases will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 8 at the Macon County Extension Office, 3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd., in Decatur. Brooks previously ran a private farm management company and will share his knowledge on setting up farmland lease agreements, including current trends in land values, cash rents, and land ownership.
“With harvest approaching, it is time for farmers and landowners to sit down and negotiate farmland leases for the coming year, says Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Doug Gucker. “This workshop is designed to educate landowners on how to craft a fair and equitable lease for their farm.”
Participants may register at go.illinois.edu/FarmLease or call the office at 217-877-6042. The deadline to register is Aug. 7, and there is a $5 registration fee.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call 217-877-6042. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.
— University of Illinois Extension
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