Pasture & Grazing Lease Agreement

What You’ll Receive:

• One fully customizable digital contract template
  Delivered as an editable Word document (.docx) so you can tailor it to your specific needs.

• A step-by-step User Guide
  Walks you through each section of the contract with plain-language explanations and practical checklists to help you fill it out correctly and confidently.

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Included Clauses and Terms:

• The Parties
  Identifies the Lessor and Lessee and sets out contact information.

• Leased Premises
  Describes the property, specifies surface-only lease, and includes an optional Exhibit A for detailed legal description. Includes a mineral rights disclaimer.

• Term and Termination
  Establishes start/end dates, renewal options, and termination rights with customizable notice periods.

• Rental Payment
  Sets rent amount, payment schedule, late fees, and proration rules.

• Security Deposit
  Outlines amount, usage, refund timeline, and deductions.

• Condition of Land
  Encourages a photographic baseline (Exhibit B) documenting land condition at lease start.

• Use of Land
  Details permitted agricultural use, stocking limits, pasture rotation, land use standards, improvement restrictions, and third-party access rules.

• Compliance and Risk Management
  Addresses:

  • Legal compliance with ag and environmental regulations

  • Agricultural chemical handling and disposal

  • Restrictions on government program participation

  • Waste disposal bans and environmental indemnification

• Hunting
  Optional clause allowing or prohibiting hunting/fishing by Lessee or guests.

• Maintenance of Premises
  Divides responsibilities between Lessor and Lessee to avoid disputes over upkeep. Lessee is responsible for routine maintenance, trash and debris removal, infrastructure repairs (fences, water systems, barns, troughs, gates, etc.), and for returning the property in clean, functional condition. Lessor is responsible only for major structural repairs not caused by Lessee, and for correcting latent defects known at the outset. This clause also confirms that Lessor is not liable for drought, flood, or other natural forage or water shortages.

• Pasture Management
  Requires a grazing plan, reseeding/rest protocols, and sustainable use enforcement.

• Water Supply
  Places full responsibility on Lessee for maintaining clean, functioning water systems.

• Fences
  Clarifies maintenance duties and requires written approval for any new or altered fencing.

• Construction of Structures
  Restricts unapproved construction; outlines removal obligations and ownership of improvements.

• Labor and Materials
  Places responsibility for all labor and costs on Lessee; prohibits liens.

• Environmental Compliance
  Requires full adherence to environmental laws and immediate remediation of any violations.

• Right of Entry
  Grants Lessor the right to inspect the property, with provisions for emergencies and minimal disruption.

• Assignment or Sublease
  Prohibits assignment or subletting without written consent; ensures continuity if the property is sold.

• Surrender of Premises
  Specifies condition of land at lease end, inspection rights, and handling of abandoned property.

• Assumption of Risk
  Lessee assumes all inherent risks of livestock operations and rural land use.

• Limitation of Liability
  Caps Lessor’s financial exposure and excludes consequential damages.

• Disclaimer of Warranties
  Disclaims all express and implied warranties; reaffirms “as-is” condition.

• Indemnification
  Requires Lessee to defend and hold Lessor harmless for all use-related claims and damages.

• Insurance
  Sets minimum liability insurance coverage and proof requirements; confirms coverage does not limit indemnification.

• Force Majeure
  Protects both Parties in case of natural disasters, government action, or uncontrollable events.

• Default and Remedies
  Defines breach scenarios, legal remedies, equitable relief, and recovery of legal fees.

• Dispute Resolution
  Establishes a tiered process: negotiation → mediation → binding arbitration.

• Notice Requirements
  Outlines acceptable delivery methods and timing for formal notices.

• Miscellaneous Provisions
  Includes:

  • Successors and Assigns

  • No Third-Party Beneficiaries

  • Jurisdiction and Venue

  • Authority to Execute

  • Entire Agreement

  • Amendment Rules

  • Counterparts

  • Survival of Key Terms

Legal Notice & Disclaimer
This template is a professionally drafted legal document intended to provide strong, customizable protection for common contract scenarios. However, it is not a substitute for legal advice. Laws vary by state, and your specific circumstances may require additional terms or modifications. For full legal protection, we recommend having this agreement reviewed by a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before use.

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