Friday 29th March 2024

Landowners and renters can learn about farm leases from University of Missouri Extension specialists from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, at seven locations across the state, including one in the KMMO listening area.

Participants can also attend via Zoom, according to MU Extension county engagement specialist Joe Koenen, who is a longtime presenter on farm leases.

“Open communication is the key,” Koenen says. “Communication helps landlords and tenants find a middle ground for leases and helps both parties understand their responsibilities and rights. With fertilizer and chemical prices as high as they are, it is critical that landlords and tenants attend so they know current rental trends.”

In addition to Koenen, presenters include MU Extension specialists Darla Campbell, Tracie Moore, Mary Sobba, Randa Doty, Rachel Hopkins and Jason Morris. Topics include current rental rates and trends, items to include in a lease, terminating a lease, recreational leases, and crop and livestock share arrangements.

The locations offering online and in-person sessions include:
Carrollton at Carrollton Public Library, located at 1 Folger Street;
Milan;
Monticello;
Fulton;
Potosi;
Poplar Bluff and;
Tarkio.

For details and registration, go to muext.us/MissouriFarmLeases.