One of the most frequently asked questions is "What cash rental rate is fair?" This page helps address this issue, provides farm rental links and information on lease agreements.
How Do I Calculate a Fair Land Rental Price?
Many landowners in Paulding county choose to rent their farm ground instead of actively farming the ground themselves. The major question that landlords and tenants ask is, “What is a fair price to rent farm ground for?” Determining rental rates is dependent on a number of variables which are different for each land rental situation.
Below is a listing of resources from The Ohio State University and other land grant universities you will find useful as you evaluate a fair rent for your farm.
Surveys of Cash Rental Rates
2017 Ohio Average Cash Rents from Ohio NASS
2016 Ohio Average Cash Rents from Ohio NASS
2014 Ohio Average Cash Rents from Ohio NASS
2013 Ohio Average Cash Rents from Ohio NASS
2012-2013 Ohio Average County Cash Rents from Ohio NASS
2011-2012 Ohio Average County Cash Rents from Ohio NASS
2011 Ohio Average County Cash Rents from Ohio NASS
2009-2010 Ohio Average County Cash Rents from Ohio NASS
2008-2009 Ohio Average Rental from Ohio NASS
Computer Programs to Determine Lease or Land Values
Flexible Cash Lease Calculator - Options for Cash Lease with a Bonus Approach, Net Return Approach & Ratio Approach
Crop Share Calculator- The Crop-Share Lease Calculator is a tool designed to allow the user to input costs and shares of each to fairly allocate revenue in a crop share lease arrangement.
Custom Rate Calculator- The Custom Rate Calculator calculates a more accurate portrayal of the current Custom Rates based on the increase in fuel prices.
Machinery Rental Rates Calculator- The Machinery Rental Rates Calculator takes user input to determine the recommended rate for renting material.
Land Bid- A calculation of the maximum amount that can be paid for farmland, while still having a profitable investment.
Ohio Crop Yields
Crop Yields by County in Ohio from Ohio Agricultural Statistics Service
General Land Rental Agreement Information
Fixed and Flexible Cash Rental Arrangements for Your Farm-NEW
Crop Share or Crop Share-Cash Rental Agreements for Your Farm-NEW
Pasture Rental Agreements for Your Farm-NEW
Legal and Management Aspects of Ohio Farmland Leases, FR-0001-01
Flexible-Cash Rents for Farmland, FR-0002-01
Farm Rental Agreement Checklist, FR-0003-01
Managing Landlord-Tenant Relationships: A Strategic Perspective, FR-0004-01
Crop Share Leasing in Ohio, FR-0005-01
Tax Issues for Farm Rental Agreements, FR-0006-02
Leasing Farm Buildings and Livestock Facilities, FR-0007-02
Establishing a Fair Pasture Rental Rate, FR-0008-06
Flexible Cash Rents Based on Crop Insurance Parameters
Sample Agreements and Other Information
NCRME Fixed and Flexible Cash Lease Agreement-NEW
NCRME Crop Share Lease Agreement-NEW
Basic Farm Agreement (FSA compliant)
Sample Farm Cash Lease agreement (FSA Compliant)
Cash Farm Lease-Detailed Sample Agreement (1997version of NCRME Cash Lease)