Leasing
Questions to Consider Before Signing a Lease
Build a solid farm lease with these tools and checklists.
Additional Leasing Resources
Leasing guides from farm organizations nationwide.
State-Specific Issues
Find out how state laws could affect your farm lease and farm business.
Handshake Deals
Protect your time, money, and relationships by creating a written lease.
Farmer Wisdom
Hear what farmers have to say. Leasing wisdom from the horse's mouth.
Farm Lease Builder
A free, online, custom farm lease tool.
Creative Leasing
Use a lease to access otherwise unaffordable land or build equity.
Lease-to-Own
Leasing-to-own offers a test period and fewer up-front costs.
The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems is an initiative of Vermont Law School, and this toolkit provides general legal information for educational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute, and should not be relied upon, for legal advice. Each farmer’s circumstances are unique, state laws vary, and the information contained herein is specific to the time of publication. Accordingly, for legal advice, please consult an attorney licensed in your state.