Current
Events
Our staff offer presentations and host workshops, trainings, and mixers across the region with local and regional partners.
What’s happening
Land Transition in Rhode Island: Opportunities and Resources for Farmers and Landowners
Rhode Island Conservation Conference
Friday, October 24, 2025
11:00-12:00pm
Venice Restaurant & Banquet Center, Misquamicut-Westerly, RI
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- Farmers across the country are navigating land transition, from how to pass the farm to the next generation, to how to grow a new operation to the next level by acquiring more land. Farmers and landowners are invited to learn about local resources for farm succession planning, land access models, and how to connect landowners to farm seekers in this panel discussion. Deanna Levanti, Land For Good’s Southeastern Massachusetts Field Agent and Laurel Witri will present. This conversation takes place on the second day of the three day conference hosted by Southern RI Conservation District.
Growing Capacity for Farm Succession Planning: A Training for Northeast Service Providers – Virtual
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
1:00-3:00pm
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- Webinar designed for Northeast service providers working with, or looking to support, farmers with succession planning. Farmers rely on a trusted team of experts to navigate this complex process. Grow your support network and increase your knowledge. The webinar will feature an expert panel, networking opportunities, and peer-to-peer learning to help you better serve farmers. Hosted by Maine Farmland Trust and Land For Good.
How to Buy a Farm – Webinar Series
Thursdays, November 6, 13, and 20, 2025
12:30-2:00pm
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- Owning farmland is a dream for farmers who seek land tenure. But buying a farm can be a daunting, complex, and time-consuming process. This three-part webinar series will highlight key information and insights to help for first-time buyers navigate the process successfully. Each session will offer opportunities for Q&A. This webinar series supplements a comprehensive guide to purchasing farmland that is soon to be released by Illinois FarmLink and Land For Good. Individual webinars are $10 each, or register for the full three-part series for $20. Hosted by The Land Connection’s Illinois FarmLink program and Land For Good.
- Part 1 – The Search, The Purchase Process & Farmer Success Stories
- Part 2 – For Sale By Owner, Seller Financing & Other Alternative Options
- Part 3 – Your Professional Team: Real Estate Agent, Lender, Attorney
Farmer Mixer
Friday, November 7, 2025
5:00-8:00pm
Frogg Brewing, Swanzey, NH
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- Fourth annual Farmer Mixer facilitates the meeting of New Hampshire farmers with New Hampshire agricultural businesses and organizations. From farm succession to beginner farmer resources to accessing markets and more, this year’s event will feature roundtable discussions with New Hampshire agriculture organizations and businesses. Land For Good will participate as a sponsor and looks forward to answering your questions. Hosted by Granite State Graziers.
Farm Business Planning Course – Virtual
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
6:00-8:30pm
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- For farmers ready to start or expand their farm business. Eight sessions filled with information and activities that will help participants write a farm business plan. During this session, Jae Silverman, Land For Good’s Massachusetts Field Agent, will present and discuss areas of land access, tenure, leasing, and how to prepare for and conduct a farmland search. Hosted by New Entry Sustainable Farming Project.
Northeast Farmland Access Network
In an effort to strengthen farmland access support, we are launching a peer network for early-career agricultural service providers who are currently providing, or want to provide, farmland access support to farmers. To shape this initiative, we surveyed service providers in the Northeast to help us tailor programming to your needs and priorities. Session topics will range from land tenure basics to financial readiness to “soft skills” like mediation and dealing with power dynamics. Topics will be guided by the participants of the network calls, as the sessions are designed to be interactive.
Strong, diverse collaborations and partnerships are essential to improve land access programs and policies! Land For Good is working in collaboration with Farmland for a New Generation New York, Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association, and New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to develop this network and offer space to connect, share, and learn. Registration is required for each session. Read more
Virtual drop-in sessions will meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 2:00 – 3:30pm on:
- November 12, 2025 – Register now
- December 10, 2026 – Register now
- January 14, 2026
- February 11, 2026
Farm Succession School
Every winter, we offer a Farm Succession School to help senior farmers and farm partners working toward retirement or farm transition. This is a three-day course that we bring to different states across New England. Learn the many aspects of succession planning, clarify vision and goals, talk with peers and advisors, and review the necessary documents to provide for a smooth transition. You do not need to have an identified successor to participate in this course. Read more
Winter 2026 schedule! Registration opens soon! Plan to join us for Farm Succession School in:
Massachusetts
at Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)
42 Century Way, West Springfield, MA
January 26th,
February 23rd, and
March 23rd
Maine
Location TBD
January 28th,
February 25th, and
March 25th
