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Whether you’re starting out, have many years of experience or are planning your legacy, understanding the essentials of farmland management is key to your future.

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Owning or renting farmland presents significant opportunities, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. From addressing liability risks and ensuring adequate insurance coverage to managing relationships and planning for farm succession, successful farming requires careful planning and management.

Nationwide’s Let’s Talk About Farmland initiative gives farmland owners and tenants the tools to make informed, confident decisions. With expert advice on topics such as choosing the right business structure, setting farm lease prices and securing proper coverage, the program helps individuals protect, manage and maximize their land. It also fosters better collaboration between landowners and tenants, supporting long-term success.

Farmland Lease Management Video Series

Produced by Nationwide and moderated by Andrew McCrea, farmer and host of the award-winning radio show “The American Countryside,” these videos feature a panel of farmland experts discussing how landowners and renters can work together to create and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships.

Building trust through clear farm lease agreements
Part 1
Understanding liability protection in farm leases
Part 2
Mastering farm lease pricing and marketing strategies
Part 3

New to owning or renting farmland?

Our most recent information for new farmland owners and renters

Do you need farm insurance?

Protecting your farmland begins with answering 7 key questions.

Protecting your farmland investment

Knowing what happens on your farm is the first step in identifying your liabilities.

Farmland leases: What you need to know

Learn how a well-designed lease can benefit both parties.

Currently farming?

Look to Nationwide for the latest information to help keep you and your farmland protected.

Get started with the information below, then explore our Ag Insight Center for more expert tips to help you navigate the changing agricultural landscape, run a successful business and maintain the safety of your operation.

Farmland lease relationships

Learn how engagement between landowner and tenant builds trust and cements long-term relationships.

Making lease agreements a win-win

Watch how a farmland owner and tenant work together to make their partnership work.

Managing attractive farm nuisances

Tips to protect yourself from liability caused by ponds or other natural features.

Retiring or retired from farming?

Talk with our Land As Your Legacy® team of professionals.

Working together, we’ll help you preserve the legacy that you and your family have worked so hard to build.


Our most recent information for retired or retiring farmland owners

Passing farm assets from one generation to the next

Watch how a family worked together with Nationwide to keep the family farm.

Tips for peacefully passing on the farm

Explore 4 ways to facilitate the right conversation for a successful family farm transition.

Farm transition and estate planning strategies

Learn 5 strategies to help ease the transition to the next generation.