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OUR MISSION
To ensure the future of farming in New England by putting more farmers more securely on more land.
Since 2004 we have provided caring support and expert guidance to help farmers, landowners and communities
navigate the complex challenges of land access, tenure, and transfer.
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OUR HISTORY
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Since 2004 LFG has provided caring support and expert guidance to help farmers, landowners and communities navigate the complex challenges of land access, tenure, and transfer.
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We started with our Farm Legacy Program in response to identifying a huge gap in services around farm succession planning. We developed our unique coaching approach to providing ongoing support and guidance to farm families in planning the transfer of their farms to the next generation or owner.
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We hosted a national conference on farm and ranch access, tenure and transfer. We soon realized that to fully address land access challenges at a systemic level, we also needed to reach and support non-farming landowners.
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We kicked off our first (of many) region-wide Land Access Projects, a comprehensive, multi-year project addressing the farmland access challenges facing New England’s beginning farmers.
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We grew our team over the years, including hiring state field agents. Our team members are distributed across New England. Nearly all have either operated farms, managed or worked on farms, and/or have formal agricultural training.
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As a national leader on these issues, we organized and hosted Changing Lands, Changing Hands, the second national conference on farm and ranch access, tenure and transfer.
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The third phase of our Land Access Project (LAP3) improved and expanded services to help more beginning farmers access farmland in each New England state, and addressed key gaps identified by both farmers and service providers. We also convened the first national Farm Link Clinic.
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We provided training and technical assistance to organizations in more than two dozen states. We weathered the pandemic years with new online delivery methods and tools. We conducted organizational assessments and trainings with racial equity consultants. Our three-year Land for Farmers Project kicked off to provide training and technical assistance to achieve farmland access for more beginning farmers.
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We continue to see more requests from beginning and established farmers for services and resources. Agricultural service providers continue to seek us out for technical assistance or to engage in policy or project work, both regionally and nationally. In 2023 we embarked on an equity infused strategic planning process.
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2024 marks 20 years as an organization that has been helping farmers thrive, connecting people and land, and making more land available for farming. We’re proud to be working along with all of you at the forefront of changing the way land is accessed, held, and transferred to future farmers across the country.
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 […]
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 […]
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