Does the public have access to agricultural easement land?
A.: No. The agricultural easement does not open the land to members of the public for hiking, picnicking, or any other public uses. The landowner maintains the right to keep uninvited guests off the property. Q: Does the agricultural easement limit the type of agriculture that may take place on the land? A: Not unless the landowner agrees to the limitations. Generally, the agricultural easement allows the landowner to conduct any activities that are defined as “agriculture” (such as producing crops, raising livestock, or processing farm products) under Ohio law and are in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. 10/26/2009 Law You Can Use is a weekly consumer legal information column provided by the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA). This article was prepared by Peggy Kirk Hall, Director of Agricultural and Resource Law, The Ohio State University Extension.
