In recent months, Illinois farmland owners have received random solicitations in the mail to sell their property. Some communications even include a purchase agreement. Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine says landowners should do research on the solicitor or even retain an attorney before signing any papers.
In one instance, a landowner was offered just over $122,000 for 77 acres or just under $1,600 per acre. The mailing came from a Chicago area firm.
