Landowners Leasing Land in Pennsylvania

Everyone dreams of moving to the country, having a nice home surrounded by serene farmland. You may want to buy a large parcel of land and have a neighboring farmer tend to the land for you. You may already own land and are considering leasing it to a farmer. This document will outline some of the issues that you may face when living in the country. Many of these are situations that cannot be controlled by the farmer, they are just a fact of life in rural America.
Farmers Leasing Farmland

If you are a beginning farmer, chances are you will have to lease farmland until you can afford to purchase your own farm. You may already be farming and leasing land or considering expanding your operation by leasing more farmland. This document will give you some information to consider when leasing farmland and working with landowners
Long-Term Leasing Booklet

Long-Term Leasing on Farmland offers case studies of farmers currently holding one or more long-term lease agreements, legal insight and samples of long-term lease agreements.
A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses

We hope this Business Planning Guide will assist today’s alternative and traditional business owners alike with the creation of a holistic business plan rooted firmly in personal, community, economic and environmental values.
SWOT Analysis

A SWOT analysis is a tool that helps you evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) involved in any business enterprise — including farms and ranches.