Extension landlord-tenant workshops to cover ag leasing, risk management

Lincoln, Neb., July 23, 2026 — Nebraska Extension will host a series of landlord-tenant cash rent workshops beginning in August to offer strategies for navigating financial and legal risk in land management.

The workshops will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, best practices for agricultural leases, and other land management considerations for agricultural landowners and operators.

Extension agricultural economists Anastasia Meyer and Jim Jansen will lead the presentation. Both are with the Center for Agricultural Profitability at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

“We often hear from landowners and tenants wondering about current cash rental rates for their area, or whether their lease would actually hold up if something went wrong,” Jansen said.

“With these meetings, we really want folks to leave with the information they need to feel good about the decisions they are making on managing their land.”
A meal or refreshments will be offered at each meeting, sponsored by Peoples Company.

The meetings are free to attend, but registration is requested by the day before each workshop by calling the local Nebraska Extension office. Details can be found on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website, https://cap.unl.edu/land27.

Schedule and Registration Details

Fremont: Aug. 13, 1-4 p.m., at the office of Nebraska Extension in Dodge County, 1206 W. 23rd St. Register by Aug. 12 at 402-727-2775.

Grand Island: Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at the office of Nebraska Extension in Hall County, College Park, 3180 U.S. Highway 34. Lunch included. Register by Aug. 17 at 308-385-5088.

Lincoln: Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at the office of Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A. Lunch included. Register by Aug. 18 at 402-441-7180.

Geneva: Aug. 25, 1-4 p.m., at the Geneva Public Library, 1043 G St. Register by Aug. 24 at 402-759-3712.

Columbus: Aug. 26, 1-4 p.m., at the office of Nebraska Extension in Platte County, 2715 13th St. Register by Aug. 25 at 402-563-4901.

Omaha: Sept. 1, 1-4 p.m., at the office of Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties, 8015 W. Center Road. Register by Aug. 31 at 402-444-7804. .

-University of Nebraska-Lincoln