Cash rent, crop share, flex leases, grazing agreements — every farm lease should be in writing, and every lease should protect both the landlord and the tenant.
Most farm leases in Nebraska and Minnesota are still done on a handshake. The landlord and tenant agree on a per-acre rate, shake hands, and go to work. It works fine — until there’s a disagreement over fertilizer application, conservation compliance, or termination notice.
A written farm lease protects both parties. It establishes the rent structure, defines responsibilities (property taxes, weed spraying, conservation compliance), specifies the term and termination process, and addresses what happens when the landlord dies or sells. This is a critical component of any farm real estate strategy.
We draft farm leases for all common arrangements: cash rent, crop share, flex leases, and grazing agreements. Every lease is customized to the specific ground, the specific relationship, and the specific operation.
In Nebraska, a farm tenancy that runs from March 1 to March 1 requires six months’ notice to terminate. That means if a landlord wants to change tenants for the next crop year, they must give written notice by September 1 of the current year.
Miss that deadline by one day, and the existing lease automatically renews for another full year. We’ve seen landlords stuck with tenants they wanted to remove — and tenants blindsided by termination notices they didn’t expect — all because nobody was watching the calendar.
Every lease we draft includes clear termination provisions with explicit deadlines and notice requirements. We also offer calendar monitoring for clients who want us to track these dates so nothing gets missed.
We don’t do hourly billing, and we don’t hand you a stack of paper and wish you luck. Our process is designed to be transparent, thorough, and completely finished when we’re done.
We learn about the ground, the landlord’s goals, the tenant’s operation, and the existing relationship. This shapes every lease provision we draft.
We draft a customized lease covering rent structure, maintenance responsibilities, conservation obligations, termination provisions, and what happens upon landlord death or sale.
Both parties review the lease. We explain every provision and make any requested adjustments. Once signed, both parties have a clear, enforceable agreement they can rely on.
Written leases that protect both sides.
Custom farm leases for cash rent, crop share, flex, and grazing arrangements. Every term specific to your situation.
If a tenant or landlord has presented you with a lease, we review it and advise on any terms that should be modified.
When disagreements arise over rent, termination, or property damage, we help resolve the issue — ideally without litigation.
Protect yourself and your tenant with a proper written agreement. Schedule a free consultation. Flat-fee pricing.
