Category: News
Southeast New England Ag Conference brings farmers, food producers, fishermen & service providers together
I was excited to connect with farmers, farmland owners, and partners at the 2nd Annual Southeast New England Agriculture Conference and Trade Show held at Bristol Agricultural High School in Dighton, Massachusetts on February 2, 2025. The conference was organized in collaboration between agricultural organizations in the region, spearheaded by the Southeast Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership […]
Spotlight on our board leaders
We are shining a light on our Board of Directors for their unwavering commitment, insightful guidance, and invaluable contributions to our organization. Their leadership and vision are instrumental to our mission. We recognize the following individuals, and all our members, who have contributed so much to Land For Good for many years. “Our board members […]
We’re hiring! Join our incredible team
Are you passionate about maintaining and expanding working farmlands in New England? Do you feel strongly about supporting local food systems and working in collaboration? We need you! Land For Good has three open positions – Maine Field Agent, Connecticut Field Agent, and Farm Transfer Program Coordinator. This is a unique opportunity to work on […]
Opportunities for farm succession planning this winter
It’s that time of year. There is a chill in the air, the leaves have peaked, and everyone asks the farmer, “What do you do all winter?” While the answers have slight variations, the general theme is “everything else.” As the seasons change, the work doesn’t stop, it just shifts, and many farmers take advantage […]
Reflecting on 20 years of growing farmland opportunity
This fall we gathered alongside colleagues, partners, farmers, landowners, and longtime supporters to mark Land For Good’s 20th anniversary. We were humbled by the great turnout, memories shared, and highlights of our 20 years of good work. The celebration also honored our co-founder and senior advisor Kathy Ruhf, as we took time to reflect on the […]
Farm Aid grant will help farmers gain or improve secure land tenure in 2025
Farm Aid has been a reliable supporter of Land For Good since 2013, when we first expanded our services to offer no and low cost assistance to retiring farmers and farm seekers. Their gift this year will support us in our goal to help 30-50 New England farmers gain or improve secure tenure on farmland […]
Board announces Shemariah’s appointment to Executive Director
The board of directors has officially named Shemariah Blum-Evitts as Executive Director of Land For Good. The announcement comes with jubilation and recognition for the role that Shemariah has played for the past several months. Having served in an interim position for the past 18 months, Shemariah has led the organization through an intentional visioning […]
A busy summer for our field staff
Maine Kate Turcotte, Maine Field Agent On a gorgeous summer evening at the end of July, a small group of farmers gathered to hear the story of how Krysten Powell started Suncatcher Flower Farm in Brunswick, Maine. She farms two acres of certified organic flowers on land leased from Crystal Springs Farm and owned by […]
You make this work possible! Celebrate with us September 25th
Land For Good is celebrating 20 years of helping farmers thrive, connecting people and land, and making more land available for farming. We couldn’t do this work without you! Come honor this milestone with good company and good food, and a special tribute, on September 25, 2024 from 3-6pm at Stonewall Farm in Keene, NH. Purchase […]
Addressing power in farmland access, tenure, and transfer
In May of 2024, I had the privilege of attending and co-presenting at the National Farm Viability Conference in Charleston, West Virginia. With a team of four other amazing humans – Heidi Exline, American Farmland Trust; Molly Johnston-Heck, American Farmland Trust; Laura Poliné González, California FarmLink; Amanda Shaw, O’ahu Agriculture and Conservation Association – we presented a session entitled, […]
Farmers take important steps to dig in to farm succession planning
Most farmers we work with want their land to stay in agriculture, but few senior generation farmers have plans in place that articulate who their successor is and exactly how the land, equipment, business, and other assets will be passed onto future farmers. Making these decisions and confirming the appropriate financial and legal tools to […]
New guide supports farmland owners in advancing land justice
Farmland access and tenure are among the most pressing issues in agriculture today. These land challenges must be considered in their historic and contemporary contexts. Systemic racism, a legacy of land theft, and policies that advantage white people perpetuate inequality and limit land access for farmers and communities of color. Farmland owners have the opportunity […]
