Farmland leasing meeting in Storm Lake on August 6

Iowa State University and Buena Vista County Extension and Outreach office will host a meeting on Aug. 6, beginning at 9 a.m. The location is at the Buena Vista County Extension office at 701 Seneca St., Storm Lake. The meeting will last approximately 2½ hours and will be facilitated by Alexis Stevens, farm and agriculture business management specialists with ISU Extension and Outreach. The discussion will focus on various methods to determine a fair 2024 cash rental rate and the importance of good tenant/landlord communications. Emphasis will be placed on recent returns to Iowa Cash Rented Land and the 2024 Iowa Cash Rental Rate Survey. Pre-registration is required by Aug. 5, and the registration fee of $20 can be paid at the door. Participants will receive a 100-page booklet and meeting handouts designed to assist landowners, tenants, and other agri-business professionals with issues related to farmland ownership, management, and leasing arrangements. Contact the Buena Vista County Extension office at 712-732-5056 with your questions or to pre-register by Aug. 5.