Fix a fair cash rent in 3 steps
- Check the local report. Pull your county’s most recent USDA NASS cash rent survey or check with your extension office. Rates are published by soil productivity index and crop type — not a single state-wide number.
- Walk the field. Note drainage, fence condition, access, and any existing conservation work. These on-the-ground factors often justify a rate above or below the published average.
- Use a clear lease template. A one-page agreement covering payment schedule, term length, soil stewardship responsibilities, and access rights prevents the most common disputes.
The Inherited Farmland Lease Toolkit is a single digital download with region-specific rate charts, a fill-in-the-blank lease template, and a quick-reference guide to matching land conditions to fair rent. One purchase, permanent use — no subscriptions, no recurring access, no update schedule to follow.