Establishing a Starting Point for Land Rent Price

Building a Rental Agreement That Works

Pasture rent – 3 Basic Methods:

1. As a general rule of thumb pasture rent is approximately 50-70% of crop land.  High quality pasture fences and water access would demand 70%, where average to poor quality pasture would only command 50% the value of crop land.

2. Pasture rents can also be determined on a per head basis which usually runs any where from $8-$20 per animal unit per month.  An animal unit is considered 1000 pounds of animal.  However, horses are usually figure at 150% because of the impact they have on pastures. For example a large 1000 lb horse is equal to 1.5 animal units.

3. The third way to determine pasture rent is on pounds of gain.  This usually runs at a rate of $.25 - $.75 per pound.

Establishing Fair Pasture Rental Rates(OSU)

RELATED LINKS OF INTEREST

Free Lease Agreements (Midwest Plan Service)

Flexible Lease Agreements (IA State)

Selected Farm Rent Rates and Values (UMN)

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If you have any questions regarding Agriculture in Richland County, please contact:

Adam Hady, Agriculture Agent
Richland County - UW Extension
1100 Hwy 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581-1398
Phone: 608-647-6148
Fax: 608-647-9116
Email: adam.hady@ces.uwex.edu

Sandy Campbell, Administrative Secretary

Richland County - UW Extension

1100 Hwy 14 West

Richland Center, WI 53581-1398

Phone: 608-647-6148

Fax: 608-647-9116

Email: sandy.campbell@ces.uwex.edu