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Purpose of Lecture
Large commercial producers are interested in both
signing and writing contracts. While contracts are an increasingly
prevalent tool for coordinating food systems, many decision
makers have little or no experience in setting or negotiating
contract terms. This module presents some important aspects
of agricultural contracts, and suggests important points
to consider when writing/signing contracts.
Structure of Presentation
The reasons for writing contracts are reviewed first, then
the types of contracts are reviewed. The presentation then
reviews particular issues to consider in different contract
situations, such as dispute resolution, delivery site and
so on.
References
Hamilton, Neil D. 1995. A Farmer's Legal Guide to Production
Contracts, Farm Journal, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. 1995.
Kunkel, P. and S. Larison. 1998. “Agriculture Production
Contracts.” University of Minnesota Extension Service
Publication FO-7302-GO. St. Paul MN. www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/businessmanagement/DF7302.html
Swanson, B. 2002. “Specialty Grain Contract Production:
Check List of Important Considerations.” Illinois
Specialty Farm Products Web Site. web.aces.uiuc.edu/value/contracts/
“Grain Production Contract Checklist.” Iowa Grain
Quality Initiative. www.extension.iastate.edu/grain/resources/tools/graincontract.htm
“Livestock Production Contract Checklist for South
Dakota Producers.” Extension Circular 906. South Dakota
State University.
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