Leasing farmland involves a business agreement between the owner and tenant operator who rents the land.  A farm lease can be an effective tool that enables the successful transition of farmland from one generation to the next.

Sample Leases

Publications from Midwest Plan Service (free downloads)  Note:  These documents are samples only, and not drafted to the specifications of North Carolina Law.  They are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered legal advice or used without the advice of an attorney.  Note:  We are in the process of updating this page as part of an upcoming publication on written agreements, including leases, machinery-sharing, partnerships, etc.

Cash Farm Lease

Crop-Share or Crop-Share/Cash Farm Lease

Irrigation Crop-Share or Crop-Share/Cash Farm Lease

Pasture Lease

Farm Building or Livestock Facility Lease 

Related Articles

Capital Leases (Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service)

Developing Share Lease Agreements for Farmland (Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service)

Developing Cash Lease Agreements for Farmland (Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service)

Farm Rental Agreements (New Mexico State University Extension)

Tax Consequences:  Cash vs. Crop Share Leases (Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service)

Print Resources

Visit the New England Small Farm Institute's online book store for several good resources.