agricultural-easement-negotiation-frameworks

Farm Operation Impact Assessment

Detailed analysis of how easement affects farm productivity, operations, and economics.

Crop Production Impacts

Permanent land loss (tower footprints, access roads):

• Tower footprints: 20m × 20m = 400 m² = 0.04 hectares per tower
• Access roads: 6m width, length varies (typically 100-500m) = 0.06-0.3 hectares
• Permanent loss (total): 0.1-0.35 hectares per tower + access

Soil class and crop type valuation:

• Class 1 soil (prime agricultural): $8,000-$12,000/hectare (corn, soybeans)
• Class 2 soil (good): $6,000-$9,000/hectare
• Class 3 soil (fair): $4,000-$7,000/hectare
• Pasture: $2,000-$4,000/hectare