By Andi Anderson
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is set to host Farmland Leasing Meetings across six locations in Northwest Iowa in early August. These workshops aim to provide valuable information to agriculture property owners, tenants, ag business representatives, and lenders.
Each session will cover topics such as farmland ownership and tenure, cash rental rates and land values, improving leasing arrangements, determining fair rent, Iowa law for terminating leases, and the legal aspects of farmland leasing.
Attendees will receive updates on agriculture markets and new Iowa agriculture laws, along with resources from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
“These meetings are designed for both ag property owners and tenants,” said Gary Wright, farm management specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.
“We will focus greatly on landowner and tenant information such as rental rates and land values. Successful ag decision-makers will want to gain the most current and accurate information as they finalize 2024 and look towards the 2025 crop year.”
The upcoming workshop schedule is as follows:
Aug. 1, 9 a.m. – ISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County Office, Pocahontas; Register at 712-335-3103.
Aug. 5, 1 p.m. – ISU Extension and Outreach Plymouth County Office, Le Mars; Register at 712-546-7835.
Aug. 6, 9 a.m. – ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County Office, Spencer; Register at 712-262-2264.
Aug. 7, 9 a.m. – Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon; Register at 712-957-5045.
Aug. 14, 4 p.m. – ISU Extension and Outreach Monona County Office, Onawa; Register at 712-423-2175.
Aug. 22, 9 a.m. – ISU Extension and Outreach Dickinson County Office, Spirit Lake; Preregister at 712-336-3488.
Each meeting will last approximately 2 ½ hours. Registrants will receive a leasing arrangement book and access to research-based resources from ISU Extension and Outreach. The depth of topics covered will vary to meet participants’ needs, but attending one meeting is sufficient.
A registration fee of $20 per individual or $30 per couple applies for those who register at least two days prior to the workshop date. Late registrations incur an additional $5 fee.
“We encourage individuals to call in and register so that we can have adequate space and materials prepared,” Wright said. “We do not want to turn anyone away or run short on leasing books.”
For more information on land leasing and the upcoming workshops, contact Gary Wright at 712-223-1574 or gdwright@iastate.edu.
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