Term and acreage: March 1, 2027, or final execution if later, through February 28, 2032; 149.65 total managed acres, with 119.70–120.95 rent-bearing acres annually.
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What the job is
Cropping: Follow the prescribed corn, soybean, sunflower and legume rotation; establish and terminate 30 acres of cover crops annually. No double cropping.
Sunflowers: Establish approximately 29 acres annually by May 10; mow or disk approximately half in 2–3 passes during August, with the remainder managed after dove season. Sunflower seed, fertilizer and herbicide are supplied.
Legumes and buffers: Establish and maintain 8 acres of legumes with at least 3 inches of cover; preserve grass strips, 33-foot field borders and 66-foot wildlife corridors.
Inputs and restrictions: Provide labor, equipment and other required inputs; maintain soil fertility and perform second-year soil testing. No dicamba, neonicotinoid-treated soybean seed or biosolids.
Pricing: Provide annual rent per acre and yearly totals for 119.90 acres in 2027, 120.95 in 2028, 119.70 in 2029, 120.95 in 2030 and 119.90 in 2031. Leasehold taxes are additional and payable by the operator.
Insurance and operation: Carry $1 million liability coverage per occurrence, $2 million aggregate, $1 million auto liability and required workers’ compensation. Personal farming is required; subcontracting is restricted.
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