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Lease Programming Using Technology and Team Teaching. Mary Sobba Ag Business Specialist (573) 581-3231 sobbam@missouri.edu. Project Team Ag Business Specialists. Darla Campbell Karisha Devlin Joe Koenen Wayne Prewitt Mary Sobba. Unionville. Lancaster. Edina. Mexico. Nevada.
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Lease Programming Using Technology and Team Teaching Mary Sobba Ag Business Specialist (573) 581-3231 sobbam@missouri.edu
Project Team Ag Business Specialists Darla Campbell Karisha Devlin Joe Koenen Wayne Prewitt Mary Sobba Unionville Lancaster Edina Mexico Nevada
Need for Education Confusion with other states Many calls asking questions Large number of verbal leases Increase in acres rented Value ($$$) of leases
Reality of Situation # of Extension Specialists not increasing any time soon New specialists still learning Current specialists covering more counties – time is precious Travel budgets tight
Methods of Teaching Interactive TV - also called ITV Skype and Adobe Multiple sites Ag Business Specialist at each site Partnering with schools to use facilities Multiple instructors
Advantages Share Resources Share Teaching load Share Advertising Share Paperwork / Reporting
Workshop Details 3 hour program PowerPoints shown @ ea. site, so instructor could be seen Handouts responsibility of ea. site Fees collected at each sit $20 ea. or $30 / family
Topics Included Current Cash Rent in Missouri and Trends Specific Items to Include in a Lease Terminating Farm Leases Livestock / Crop Share Arrangements Recreational Leases
Topic # 1Current Cash Rent in Missouri and Trends Traditional Rules of Thumb Discussion of Crop Share Agreements Land Values Current Farm Rental Guides
Topic # 2Specific Items to Include in a Lease Five Essential Items Names & Descriptions Terms Rates & Arrangements Right of Entry Signature Additional Recommended Items
Topic # 3Terminating Farm Leases Missouri has a written law on oral leases Missouri is different than surrounding states 50% of Leases in Missouri are verbal Details of how to terminate verbal leases.
Topic # 4Livestock / Crop Share Arrangements Common Share Agreements – who pays what Advantages & Disadvantages Incentives Considerations – Death loss, disaster
Topic # 5Recreational Leases Hunting is Big Business - $975 m spent annually to rent hunting land Fishing & Wildlife Watching is also a business Liability Issues Advantages & Disadvantages Factors Determining a Lease Price
Evaluations Short – one page Future considering “clickers” Ask if recommend to others Knowledge gained Actions they plan to take as a result of this program
Evaluations 98% recommend workshop to others 83% understand termination 83% understand leases are legal binding contracts 81% know where to find help and lease forms Many plan to check leases to makes sure they have essential items.
Workshop Attendants 2008-09 - 3 sessions 181 participants (12 sites) 2009-10 - 1 session 46 participants (3 sites) 2010-11 - 1 session 65 participants (5 sites) 2011-12 - 1 session 53 participants (5 sites) 2012-13 - 2 sessions 79 participants (5 sites) Total – 424
Technology Lessons Learned Test connections beforehand Share cell numbers for all sites Various technology for sites – ITV, Skype, Adobe Always have handouts in case technology fails.
Summary Allow reaching small and remote audiences Capitalize on knowledge and expertise of specialists Participants positive about technology Share teaching load Plan to offer more in future!
Questions and Comments are welcomed. Mary Sobba MU Extension Ag Business Specialist (573) 581-3231 sobbam@missouri.edu