Landowner Resources
Conservation Information
- Absentee Rural Land Ownership (PDF) - Oklahoma State University
- Private Landowner Network
- Recommendations for New Forest Landowners (PDF) - Virginia Tech Department of Forestry
- So you have inherited a farm (PDF) - Iowa State University Extension
- Soil Erosion and Water Quality (PDF) - Iowa State University Extension
- Sustainable Practices (PDF) - Iowa State University Extension
- Tenant Landowner Relationship (PDF) - Ohio State University Extension
Leasing Examples
- Iowa Farm Lease (PDF) - Iowa State University Extension
- New Mexico Farm Rental Agreement (PDF) - New Mexico State University Extension
Leasing Information
- Sustainable Farm Leases - Drake University and The Leopold Center
- Flexible Farm Leases (PDF) - Iowa State University Extension
- Grazing Leases (PDF) - Kansas State University
- Leasing and Land Ownership Terms (PDF) - Iowa State University Extension
- Leasing Checklist (PDF) - Center for Absentee Landowners
- Leasing Fact Sheet (PDF) - Center for Absentee Landowners
Vegetative Filter Strips
- Conservation Buffers & Water Quality (PDF) - Iowa State University Extension
- What is a Conservation Buffer (PDF) - Conservation Technology Information Center
- Why Buffers Work (PDF) - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Land Protection Resources
- View a 3 minute movie regarding permanent land protection and tax benefits available to you.
- Read about land donation options and benefits.
- Read about ways you can sell your land at a reduced price, yet guarantee conservation and reap tax benefits.
- Read about conservation easements and how you can permanently protect your land, yet maintain ownership.
- Locate additional resources for permanent land protection.
- Find a land trust partner in your area
- Land protection publications