What are crops produced on leased land by a tenant farmer considered in terms of property?

Crops produced on leased land by a tenant farmer are classified as emblements. Emblements refer specifically to crops that are cultivated by a tenant or farmer, which they have the right to harvest even after the lease agreement has ended, as long as the crops were planted during the tenure of their lease. This is a legal protection for farmers who plant crops with the expectation of harvesting them, ensuring they can reap the fruits of their labor despite the complexities that may arise from land ownership and leasing.

In the context of property law, emblements are treated differently than fixtures, which are permanent additions to real property that typically remain with the property after the sale or lease of the land. Improvements refer to modifications or enhancements made to real estate that increase its value or utility, but they don't specifically deal with crops. Chattels, on the other hand, are personal property that is movable; while there might be overlap in certain contexts, crops grown on leased land fall squarely under the definition of emblements rather than being classified as personal property. This distinction is crucial for tenant farmers as it protects their right to harvest their crops even after their tenancy has ended.