Another option

Another unique and interesting tactic used by farmers today is when they lease their land for hunting purposes. Since the tobacco buyouts and the selling of land for commercial development, farmers have begun leasing their land to hunting clubs or groups of organized hunters. These groups pay a lump sum, ranging from anywhere between $250-800 per person, to reserve hunting rights so that the land is exclusively theirs to hunt. The farmers are planting and producing crops such as hay, corn, soy beans, biologic seed, etc. in order to attract the wildlife that is being hunted. This biologic seed is not only used for hunting, but also to increase animal growth and development in their natural habitat. For this farming alternative, clubs and organizations can buy/rent the land by the month or for the entire year. This is a good way for farmers to make a steady income so they will be able to keep their land and not have to sell for commercial use.