Cash Farm Lease - US Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Form FSA-1940-53

Sep 16, 2026

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Cash Farm Lease (FSA-1940-53) is a standardized legal agreement between a landlord and tenant for leasing farm property for agricultural and related purposes. It defines property rights, entry and transfer provisions, and obligations that bind heirs and successors. The lease details land use and livestock production limits, acreage and cropping plans, maintenance and husbandry duties, restrictions on cropping and residues, manure handling, pasturing controls, waste and fire-protection requirements, and related administrative forms and compliance statements.

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Cash Farm Lease (FSA-1940-53)

Property Rights

Land Use and Livestock Production

Improving, Conserving, and Maintaining the Farm

This form is available electronically. Position 1 Form Approved-OMB No. 0560-0162 FSA-1940-53 (06-11-02) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency CASH FARM LEASE (See Page 7 for Privacy Act and Public Burden Statements.) THIS LEASE is entered into this (1) day of (2) , 20 (3) between (4) and (6) ~~ ~~ , landlord, of (5) , tenant, of (7) (Address of Landlord) (Address of Tenant) A. PROPERTY RIGHTS. The landlord hereby leases to the tenant, to occupy and use for agricultural and related purposes, the followingdescribed property, hereinafter referred to as the "farm," located in (8) County, State of (9) , and commonly known as the (10) farm: (11) ~~ ~~ | | | --- | | | | | and consisting of (12) acres, more or less, together with all buildings and improvements thereon and all rights thereto except as specified below: 1. Right of entry. The landlord reserves the right to enter the farm at any reasonable time for purposes (a) of consultation with the tenant;(b) of making repairs, improvements, and inspections; (c) of developing mineral resources; and (d) after notice of termination of the lease is given, of plowing, seeding, fertilizing, and such customary seasonal work, none of which is to interfere with the tenant in carrying out regular farm operations. This right is also reserved to the landlord's agents, employees, and assigns. 2. Transfer of farm. If the landlord should sell or otherwise transfer title to the farm, such sale or transfer will be subject to the provisions of this lease. 3. Heirs and successors. The terms of this lease shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, and successors of both landlord and tenant in like manner as upon the original parties. However, in the event the lease is for more than one year, the heirs or successors of the tenant shall have the option to give written notice of termination effective at the end of the lease year in which death occurs. 4. Right to lease. The landlord has the right to lease the farm, and so warrants to the tenant. Further the landlord will defend the tenant's possession against any and all persons whomsoever. 5. Additional agreements regarding property rights: (13) ~~ ~~ . The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D. C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. FSA-1940-53 (06-11-02) B. LAND USE AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION. Page 2 of 7 1. Land use and kind of livestock. Except when mutually agreed otherwise, the land use and cropping plan shall be as follows and the numbers of each kind of livestock shall not exceed those shown in the following table: | (14)
USE OF LAND | (15) ACRES | (16) FIELDS | (17)
KIND OF LIVESTOCK | (18)
MAXIMUM NUMBERS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) TOTAL | | | | | LAND USE AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION TABLE 2. Acres and numbers. The acres of crops and the fields on which grown and the numbers of livestock shown above are those planned for the first year of this lease. They may be adjusted within the year or from year to year by mutual agreement. C. IMPROVING, CONSERVING, AND MAINTAINING THE FARM. To

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Cash Farm Lease (FSA-1940-53)?

It establishes terms for a landlord to lease farm property to a tenant for agricultural and related purposes, including legal rights and operational limits.

What property rights and lease obligations are covered?

The lease covers the landlord’s right of entry, rules on transfer and heirs/successors, and binding effects on both parties, including termination notice for multi-year leases upon a tenant’s death.

What limits and requirements apply to land use, livestock, and farm maintenance?

It sets land use and livestock maximums for the first lease year (adjustable by mutual agreement), requires efficient husbandry and maintenance, restricts certain cropping and residue practices, and includes requirements for manure spread, waste prevention, and fire protection.

Sep 16, 2026

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