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Cash rent, crop-share and pasture lease templates for West Virginia farmland, with the state's notice rules.
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Every template in one download: cash rent, crop-share, pasture, livestock rental, farm building and machinery leases.
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Fixed cash rent farm lease (NCFMEC-01A) from the North Central Farm Management Extension Committee.
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Crop-share farm lease (NCFMEC-02A) for splitting the crop, input costs and risk.
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Pasture lease (NCFMEC-03A): acreage, term, stocking rate, fencing and water.
DownloadEnding or changing a lease? West Virginia: ending a year-to-year farm lease takes written notice at least 3 months before the lease year ends. For a lease year ending Dec 31, give it by Sept 30. See how to give notice →
How West Virginia farm leases work
When a West Virginia lease can end, how much notice it takes and what to put in writing.
How to end a West Virginia farm lease
West Virginia has no farm-only termination statute. W. Va. Code § 37-6-5 sets the notice periods, and a special agreement in the lease can change or waive them.
| Situation | Notice rule |
|---|---|
| Year-to-year tenancy | Written notice at least 3 months before the year ends |
| Periodic tenancy shorter than a year | Like notice, or notice for one full period |
| Lease with a fixed end date | Ends on the stated date, no notice needed |
| Lease that fixes its own notice | Follow the lease |
Notice to the tenant can be served on the tenant or anyone holding the land under them; notice from the tenant can go to any owner or the owner's agent (§ 37-6-5). Put it in writing and keep proof of delivery. Compare every state in Oaken's farm lease termination guide.
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Setting the rent? The 2026 median non-irrigated cropland rent across 30 of 55 published West Virginia counties is $30.25 per acre. Compare yours on the West Virginia cash rent by county map or read the 2026 rent negotiation guide.
Oral vs. written leases in West Virginia
Under W. Va. Code § 36-1-3, a lease of land for more than one year is not enforceable unless it is in writing and signed. WVU Extension recommends a written lease that covers the property, the rent, the term and how it ends.
Our advice: a lease that has rolled over for years on a handshake leaves no record of the rent, input splits or notice terms. Write it down, even for a one-year deal. Get the templates →
What to put in writing
- Names, legal description and FSA acres
- Start date, end date and how renewal works
- Rent, due dates and any flex formula
- Notice deadline and how notice is delivered
- Carry-over fertilizer and lime reimbursement
- Conservation practices, terraces and drainage
- Fencing, livestock water, hay ground and lime
- Base acres, program payments and crop insurance
- Hunting, wind and solar rights
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Run the numbers before you fill in your West Virginia lease. County data built in.
A template covers one lease. Oaken runs all of them.
Once the leases are signed, the real work starts: rent due dates, flex bonuses, notice deadlines and landowner statements. Oaken tracks every one across every farm and all 55 West Virginia counties.
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| Binder & spreadsheet | With Oaken |
|---|---|
| Deadlines tracked by memory | Automated lease and payment tracking |
| Flex and crop-share formulas that break | Variable rent calculated and reconciled |
| Landowners call for updates | Landowner portal |
| One person holds the file | Multi-user access, office or field |
| Risky hand-off to new staff | White-glove onboarding |
West Virginia farm lease questions
What is the deadline to terminate a farm lease in West Virginia?
West Virginia has no farm-specific deadline. Under W. Va. Code § 37-6-5, a year-to-year tenancy ends with written notice at least 3 months before the end of the lease year, so by Sept 30 for a lease year ending Dec 31. A lease that ends at a certain time needs no notice.
Can a West Virginia farm lease set its own notice period?
Yes. W. Va. Code § 37-6-5 does not apply where a special agreement fixes another notice period or says no notice is needed. Write the notice period and method into the lease.
Does a West Virginia farm lease need to be in writing?
A lease of land for more than one year must be in writing and signed by the party to be charged, under W. Va. Code § 36-1-3. A one-year lease can be oral, but a written lease records the rent, term and notice rules.
What is the average farmland cash rent in West Virginia in 2026?
Across the 30 of 55 West Virginia counties with published 2026 USDA NASS cash rent data, the median county rent for non-irrigated cropland is $30.25 per acre. Oaken's West Virginia cash rent map shows every published county, its rank and its change from 2025.
How does Oaken help manage West Virginia farmland leases?
Oaken keeps every West Virginia lease, landowner and payment in one place. It tracks rent due dates and each lease's notice deadline, calculates flex and crop-share payments, and gives landowners a portal for statements, so nothing depends on a binder or one person's memory.