Farmland Succession | Conservation | Legacy Planning
Your Land Has a Future.
We help retiring farmers protect their land, unlock liquidity, and preserve the legacy of a lifetime.
The Challenge
400 Million Acres. No Succession Plan.
The numbers tell a stark story: the average American farmer is 58 years old, and over the next two decades, 40% of U.S. farmland will change hands. That's 400 million acres facing uncertain futures.
Without a clear plan, many farmers pass on choices—not to their children, but to market forces. Development pressures, tax liabilities, and family disputes often decide what happens to land that took generations to build.
At Pass the Land, we believe your legacy shouldn't be left to chance. We've created five proven structures—each backed by conservation law and financial strategy—that protect both your future and your land's.
Our Approach
Five Ways to Protect What You Built
Conservation Easement
Sell the development rights to a conservation organization. You keep farming. The land stays agricultural forever. Significant tax deduction.
Buy-Protect-Sell
We acquire the land, place a permanent conservation easement, then sell it to a vetted agricultural buyer. Full exit. Land preserved forever.
Sale-Leaseback
Sell your land and lease it back for farming. Cash now. No transition stress. Farm the land you love on your own terms.
Installment Sale
Spread capital gains across multiple years, lowering your tax bracket. Lower annual tax hits. Flexibility built in.
Charitable Trust
No heirs? Create a lasting legacy. Donate land to conservation with substantial tax benefits and ongoing family involvement.
Why Pass the Land
Built by Farmers, for Farmers
We Lead with Legacy
Every option we offer puts your land's future—and your family's peace of mind—before our commission. We ask: "What's best for this farm?" not "What's the quickest sale?"
We Offer Options, Not Pressure
Five structures. No one-size-fits-all. We listen to your goals—whether that's cash flow, family continuity, or land conservation—and design a path that matches your values.
Conservation at the Core
Agricultural land is a public good. We believe it should stay that way. Every deal we structure ensures your land remains farmland for generations to come.
"The hardest part wasn't the money. It was knowing the land would be okay."
— Third-Generation Iowa Farmer
Your Land Deserves a Plan
We'll listen to your situation—your land, your family, your goals—and map out a succession strategy that makes sense.
Whether you're thinking three years ahead or already taking the first step, we're here to help.