First get a contract. I do the same thing (veggies, herbs, flowers, honey) on rented land. Actually 3 different pieces for a total of about 6 acres. On some I pay rent on another I do up keep and help the farm in other areas. If the farmer is paying for the plants, taxes, water shares etc.., you should not expect to keep all the profits, maybe a 50/50, but that is where the contract falls in. If I am planting perennials (berries or flowers) I demand a 5 year contract. In fact I just did one. I told the land owner I would have to pay 2,200 for black plastic, 1,300 for irrigation, 600 for seeds and plants, $250 for tilling. It will take at least 2 to 3 years to get your $$ and time out of it depending on your costs. For berries don't expect alot until your third year anyway. I would say a 5 to 10 year contract or do annuals. I would call your extension agent and ask if there are any conservation areas that might be for sell.

Good luck.

Bryan

Ask the landowner what he expects and go from there. Can you negotiate? Ask yourself if you can live with the terms now and farther down the road.

It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.... YOU are the one who has to live with the deal, good or bad.

Sue