The Center for Agriculture & Food Systems’ Farmland Access Legal Toolkit offers comprehensive guidance on different types of land use and leasing agreements. Explore the toolkit for explanations of legal terms and types of agreements, a lease building tool, information on working with a lawyer, and more.
Agricultural Lease Agreement Basics is a free tipsheet from Farm Commons on things to consider when drafting an agricultural lease agreement.
The National Agricultural Law Center’s report, Farmer’s Legal Guide to Production Contracts, explains how production contracts work and the many legal considerations involved.
The Legal Food Hub matches farmers, food entrepreneurs, and food and farm organizations in New England with free legal assistance. Expert attorneys provide legal support on matters such as contracts, real estate transactions, and entity formations. The Hub also offers free online resources and webinars on various legal topics.
If you are a landowner looking to lease your land for agricultural production, check out the Landowner’s Guide to Leasing Land for Farming by Land for Good for guidance on crafting a lease agreement, maintaining successful landowner-tenant relations, tax considerations, and more.