Tenant Farmers

Tenant farmers are individuals who cultivate land they do not own but rent or lease from landowners. They typically pay rent—either in cash or a portion of the crops—while managing farming activities independently. This arrangement allows them to farm without the significant costs of land ownership, but they remain dependent on the landowner’s permission and lease terms. Tenant farming has historically been a common practice in agriculture, particularly in regions where land ownership was concentrated. It provides opportunities for farmers to work on larger or more productive land than they might afford to buy, but it also involves ongoing negotiations and reliance on landowners.