Farming on Leased Land Webinar Looks at Farmland Access
September 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Farming on Leased Land Webinar is scheduled for September 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. NC FarmLink and N.C. Cooperative Extension are organizing the online program for farmers and landowners interested in agricultural leases and access to farmland.
For beginning farmers in particular, access to suitable land can be one of the biggest obstacles to starting or expanding an operation. Purchasing farmland may be out of reach, especially for someone still building a customer base, equipment inventory, and farm income.
Leasing can provide another route. It lets a farmer start using land without the immediate cost of buying property. However, a lease works best when both the farmer and landowner understand what they are agreeing to from the beginning.
Farming on Leased Land Webinar Covers Lease Agreements
This webinar covers strategies for finding farmland to lease, best practices for lease agreements, and ways landowners can connect with farmers looking for land.
A good farmland lease involves more than agreeing on rent. Farmers and property owners may need to discuss who is responsible for fences, buildings, roads, utilities, and other infrastructure. They should also understand how long the lease will last and what happens if either party ends the agreement.
Written expectations can be especially important when a farmer plans to improve the property or needs several years to establish an enterprise.
Farming on Leased Land Webinar Can Help Prevent Misunderstandings
Clear communication can prevent small disagreements from turning into serious problems. Farmers may want to discuss access to water, equipment storage, maintenance, conservation practices, and what types of agricultural activities the landowner will allow.
The webinar allows participants to think through those questions before agreeing. It may also help landowners understand what farmers need from a property to operate successfully.
Farming on Leased Land Webinar Is Available Online
Because this Webinar is online, farmers and landowners can participate from across the region without traveling. Participants may want to bring questions about their own leasing situations and take notes on resources or contacts they want to pursue afterward.
Anyone planning to participate should check the event information before September 17 for registration instructions, connection details, and any schedule changes.
