One of the more popular topics that I get questions on is about leasing land for cropping and pasture lands and the laws that address it. Also, with Cheyenne Bottoms in Barton County, and our prime hunting areas for pheasant and deer, many people wonder what the laws are surrounding leasing, and what the rights of the parties involved are in the lease. Coming up on Jan. 23, there will be a leasing workshop in Great Bend that will help answer many of these questions.
Renters, landowners, and recreational land users are invited to attend the Ag Lease Law and Recreational Lease Workshop offered by the Cottonwood Extension District beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 and concluding at 1 p.m.
This program is intended for anyone who wants to know more about agricultural lease law, fence law and recreational leasing opportunities.
Forrest Buhler, Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services staff attorney, will begin the program discussing specific Kansas laws on renting pastures and cropland, and will have further information on Kansas fencing laws and how to work through fencing considerations with neighbors, landlords, and tenants.
Nate Gilbert an attorney and native of central Kansas will highlight the in’s and out’s of recreational leases. He specializes in hunting, wildlife, and multiuse land leases across Kansas and Colorado.
To learn more about agricultural leases, laws, and recreational opportunities come join us on January 23rd at American Ag Credit Building located at 5634 10th Street in Great Bend. The program is free to attend but RSVP is requested for a meal count by Jan. 19 at 620-793-1910.

Alicia Boor is the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent for Barton County K-state Research and Extension. Contact her by email at aboor@ksu.edu or call 620-793-1910.