Farmland rental rates are the largest input cost the farmer has. Landlords, farmers, and agri-business professionals should make plans to attend one of the free informative meetings held across Minnesota. Negotiating a fair rental agreement that satisfies the landowner and the farmer is a challenge. Examples, factsheets and worksheets to determine a fair farmland rental rate for both parties will be provided.

Topics covered include local historic and projected farmland rental rate trends, current farmland values and sales, determining a fair rental agreement, input costs, current corn and soybean prices, what is affordable rent, rate of return to the landlord at current market values and flexible rental agreements.

Pre-registration is not necessary. Attend a morning session from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or an afternoon session from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (same material presented at each session).