Cooperative

• All cooperative members must acknowledge the risk of agricultural land use, release the landowner (and other cotenants)  from liability, and agree to indemnify the landlord in the case of loss.
• A portion of the rent is generally based on a percentage of the production with certain minimums and maximum depending on the nature of the project and the size of the land required. 
• Rent will also include
  • cash payments for water use and prorata share of common/joint expenses
  • labor commitments to help maintain (a perhaps improve) the property.    
• Project financing is available from the landowner at attractive interest rates. 

Reference:  Small Farm Center UC Davis

Projects that Need Help

• Fish Farming (an possibly duck raising)
• Organic Farming
• Project utilizing horse manure as fertilizer.