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One of your fears may be that once you are gone, the family will no longer be able to keep the farm, and generations of tireless work will be lost forever. One way to ensure that your farm remains in the family is with a trust.

Right to farm laws protect farmers from encroachment from suburban areas. Without such laws in place, farmers could be run out by the threats or legal actions of local neighbors, who would rather not live near the farms.

Establishing a farm as a business in Wisconsin? You’ll want to make sure you choose the appropriate type of business structure and obtain the necessary licenses.

Many times, agricultural land use is obvious and it will therefore be easy to classify it as a farm. However, multi-use property and other situations may make it difficult to know whether land can be classified as farmland or agricultural. Before you buy, sell, or rent farmland, it is necessary to understand the specific qualification under which it is classified.

Leasing farmland can be a good situation for both the land owner and the farmer. The land owner has excess acreage that would otherwise go to waste and the farmer needs land to plant crops to sell. The arrangement can be ideal for both parties when you avoid the common pitfalls of farm leases.

While leasing farmland can be a good situation for both parties, it is critical to follow some basic guidelines to ensure that the relationship is a good fit for everyone.

Farmers have had some tough times and some are having financial difficulties. One way to recoup some of your losses is by leasing part or all of your farmland.

If you have farmland that you are not using, you can supplement your income by leasing it. While you can gain many benefits from having a tenant, there are some pitfalls that you must avoid. The best way to prevent problems is with a detailed farm lease.

If you own farmland, you know that it can be a very good investment. When you have land that you no longer need to use due to retirement or downsizing, you may consider leasing part of it. It can be helpful to know answers to critical questions so you can get the most money for […]