Farm Land Rental Contract - Cash Rental Agreement Template - Land Use, Payments, Termination

Aug 30, 2026

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Cash farmland rental agreement example providing a structured lease for landowners and renters. Covers contracting parties and effective dates, property description with attached map, permitted use limited to agricultural crop production, lease time period, and restrictions on subleasing and building use. Defines conservation plan obligations, soil and fertility responsibilities, and government payment compliance. Details annual cash rent calculations, payment method, and conditions for termination or amendment, including notice rules and harvest completion provisions, followed by signature lines for both parties.

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FormatDOCX

Pages2

Reading Time1 min

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Contracting Parties and Date

Property Description

General Terms of the Lease

Land Use

Payments and Due Dates

Termination and Amendment of Agreement

Signatures

Farm Land Rental Contract Following is an example of a cash rental agreement. It should be viewed as a guideline to follow, not as an absolute way a lease should be written. Landowners and renters should discuss the provisions they want to have in their lease and feel free to adapt this example lease to meet their situation. CONTRACTING PARTIES AND DATE: This lease begins on , 20 and ends on _______________________________, 20________. Landlord(s) - Renter(s) – Address - Address – PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The landlord hereby leases to the renter the following described property: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________consisting of approximately __________ tillable acres situated in ________________ County. A map of the property is attached to this lease identifying the rented land represented in this agreement. GENERAL TERMS OF THE LEASE: Uses: This rental agreement is solely for growing agricultural crops. Time Period: This agreement will be in effect from __________ to ___________ (and/or) this many years/growing seasons ___________. Subleasing: The landlord does not convey to the renter the right to sublease any part of the described property. Review of Lease: May be done at any time with written agreement and signed consent of both the landlord and the renter. Partnership: Not intended or implied by this agreement (this is a cash lease only). Right of Entry: The landlord reserves the right to enter the property at any reasonable time. Buildings: This lease does not include the use of any buildings on the property. LAND USE: The renter agrees to follow a farm conservation plan, approved by NRCS and/or the County Land Conservation Department. The renter cannot make physical changes to the property without written consent of the owner, as required by Wis. Stat. § 704.05(3). The renter must maintain existing conservation practices. (Example: grass waterways) The renter is responsible for maintaining soil pH and fertility. Governmental payments will follow USDA Farm Service Agency and NRCS rules. PAYMENTS AND DUE DATES: The annual cash rent for the above described property paid by the renter to the landlord will be _____tillable acres @ $______per acre = $_______ _____pasture acres @ $______per acre = $_______ _____other acres @ $______per acre = $_______ Total $_______ Payments will be made directly to the landlord as follows: $___________ paid by __________ $___________ paid by __________ TERMINATION/AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT: This lease terminates on the ending date stated in paragraph 1 without any notice from either party. The Landlord shall have the absolute right to terminate this lease by written notice in the event the Renter shall violate Section 2, 3, 4 or 5 of this agreement or if the Landlord sells this property, by giving the tenant written notice by September 1 that the lease would end at the completion of the current crop year, or current calendar year, whichever comes first. In the event the above occurs, the Renter would be allowed until the end of the current calendar year to complete the harvest of crops grown during the current year. In the event that the property is vacated by the Renter, mid-calendar year or crop year, the landowner, shall have exclusive right to occupy the property and take control of any crops remaining and profit thereof. Either party may request a meeting to review and possibly amend the lease for the following years in the current contract by sending written notice to the other party by August 1st. Both parties must agree to any amendments. The lease will continue beyond the ending date stated in paragraph 1 only by mutual agreement. SIGNATURES: Landlord(s): Renter(s): _______________________________ _________________________________ _____________ (Date) _____________ (Date)

FAQs

What is the lease intended for under this cash rental agreement?

The agreement is solely for growing agricultural crops. It is treated as a cash lease and does not imply a partnership.

What land-use and conservation requirements must the renter follow?

The renter must follow an approved farm conservation plan and cannot make physical changes without written owner consent. The renter must maintain existing conservation practices and maintain soil pH and fertility, and follow NRCS/County requirements for related governmental payments.

How does termination work, and what happens to crops at the end of the lease?

The lease ends on the stated ending date without notice. The landlord may terminate by written notice for renter violations or if the property is sold, with notice by September 1. If termination occurs, the renter can complete harvest for the current year, and if the renter vacates mid-year, the landowner takes control of remaining crops and profits.

Aug 30, 2026

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