Farm Business & Financial Management
Cash Rent Lease Worksheet
A worksheet for setting and comparing cash rent on farmland, helping landlords and tenants review what the land earns and what each side bears. Supports fair, documented talks.
WorksheetFarm Business & Financial ManagementFree PDF
What you fill in
- Parcel and acres
- Soil and land quality notes
- Recent yields and returns
- Tenant's production costs
- Landlord's ownership costs
- Rent range under discussion
- Who pays taxes and upkeep
- Payment dates and method
- Agreed rent and terms
How to use this worksheet
Use the notes area for your arithmetic. Keep the finished sheet with your records so you can compare it with the next season.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA Economic Research Service and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the Farm Money and Grants. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including USDA Finds Farmers’ Best Cash Crop: Government Checks, and agribusiness farm stories.