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Leasing Agricultural Land Experience Team
Help shape practical legal resources for farmers who lease land
 
Farm Commons is inviting farmers to participate in the Leasing Agricultural Land Experience Team, a program focused on understanding the realities of farming on leased land and helping develop practical legal education resources.

We’re looking for farmers who currently lease agricultural land or whose leasing arrangements have recently ended. Participants will review educational resources on farmland leases (nonrenewal and termination) and share their experience, perspective, and feedback.

Whether you farm in an urban or rural setting, grow crops, raise livestock, or manage a diversified operation, your experience can help shape resources that reflect farmers’ real needs. You do not need to be facing a legal problem or have legal knowledge to participate. Farmers with informal leasing arrangements are also encouraged to apply.

We aim to bring together 10 farmers with a range of backgrounds and leasing experiences. Each farmer will receive $600 for three meetings plus pre-work, about 6–8 hours in total. Meetings will be held virtually on:
  • Wednesday, December 2, 2026
  • Wednesday, December 9, 2026
  • Wednesday, December 16, 2026
All three sessions will meet at the same time: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PT / 12:00–1:30 p.m. MT / 1:00–2:30 p.m. CT / 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET 

This brief application should take approximately 5–7 minutes. Your responses will help us select a group of participants representing different farming experiences and needs.
 
The deadline to submit this application is Thursday, November 19, 2026. Farm Commons will review applications and notify applicants of selection decisions by Monday, November 23, 2026. Completing this application does not guarantee selection.

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What best describes your current land leasing situation?
What best describes your current land leasing situation?
In which U.S. geographic region is, or was, your leased farmland located?
In which U.S. geographic region is, or was, your leased farmland located?
How would you describe your farm? (select one)
How would you describe your farm? (select one)
What do you produce on your farm? (select all that apply)
How involved are you in decisions about your land leasing arrangement? (select one)
How involved are you in decisions about your land leasing arrangement? (select one)
How long have you farmed on leased land? (select one)
How long have you farmed on leased land? (select one)
Have you made any of the following investments or improvements on land you lease or previously leased? (select all that apply)
Which of these situations have you experienced or thought about? (select all that apply)
How would a change in or loss of access to your leased farmland affect your farming operation? (You're welcome to share a concern, an experience, or something you've thought about. A few, short sentences are enough.)
Looking back, what information or resources might have helped you navigate that experience? (You do not need to describe any private legal matters.)
What interests you most about participating in this project? (select up to two options)
How comfortable are you reading and reviewing written materials about farming or legal topics? (select one)
How comfortable are you reading and reviewing written materials about farming or legal topics? (select one)
What technology would you be able to use to participate? (select all that apply)
Would any of the following help you participate fully? (select all that apply)
We aim to include farmers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. This optional information will help us understand the representation of applicants. How do you describe your race and/or ethnicity? (select all that apply)
Please provide your contact information.
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