Farmland Purchasing Basics

Answers to the most common legal questions around purchasing and financing farmland. Thing to note: This is a pdf version of the online resource of the same name, provided for easy distribution to your agricultural community. The pdf uses the old title, “FAQ: Purchasing Land for Your Farm Operation,” but the content is the same.

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Purchasing farmland is a big step, and one many farmers see as necessary to a secure farming career. This guide has the answers to some frequently asked questions about buying farmland:

I’m looking to purchase land. What are my best financing options?
Can I house interns, workers, or other family members?
Can I subdivide the land? Can I do retail food service? Value-added production? Agritourism? Where can I learn about potential limitations on use?
Can I pay for my farmland purchase with goods or services? What about land contracts?

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