Improving Your Farm Lease Contract

Kelvin Leibold and E. G. Stoneberg ( May, 2017 )

Summary

Over one-half of Iowa’s farmland is rented and operated by someone other than the owner. In parts of central, north central, and northwest Iowa, two-thirds of the land is tenant operated. This publication addresses advantages and disadvantages in leasing, types of leases and what should be spelled-out in these business arrangements to avoid potential conflicts down the road.

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