Report Offers Non-Operator Landowner Insights
Some findings include: A majority of non-operator landowners live an average of 15 miles away from their land. More than half have farmed themselves, and 1/4 have helped their parents farm. They own a median of 171 acres, 150 of which are farmed. 96% report considering soil quality when making management decisions. Less than 1/3 consider it a long-term real estate investment. 84% of them are in year-to-year leases with their operators... But 81% were willing to offer longer leases for the sake of improved conservation. Download Report