In December, USDA New Hampshire, The Monadnock Conservancy and five partners, including Land For Good, have been awarded more than $1.2 million through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The project will protect … Continue reading
Archive | 2016
Great hope for High Hopes Farm
While canning a large crop of peppers for their hot pepper sauce, Meaghan shared with me her journey and hopes for their new farm, “It was a long road getting here.” Ross and Meaghan Nichols became aware that the old … Continue reading
Farmer inspired to start beginning farmer fellowship
The story of our beginning farmer fellowship program begins with an abandoned plot of land – the old Garland Farm in Barnstead, NH – and inspiration from Land For Good. In my research to finance my own farm operations a couple … Continue reading
Partnering in Rhode Island on local agriculture grant
In Rhode Island, a unique partnership has provided grants to directly benefit and strengthen the local food system since 2014. The Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants Program is made possible with funding from the State of Rhode Island … Continue reading
USDA forums highlight access to land and capital for next generation farmers
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to raise awareness of land access, tenure and transitions as part of its commitment to grow the next generation of farmers and ranchers. USDA Secretary Vilsack has made improving access to land and capital, … Continue reading
Farmland investment companies: Innovative partners for land access?
Farmland access and affordability are top obstacles for new and beginning farmers in New England and nationally. Many new farmers cannot afford to purchase land to start or expand their operations. At the same time nearly 30% of New England … Continue reading
First step for farmers looking toward retirement & farm transition
Check out our 2018-2019 Farm Succession School dates! Farmers age 65 and older own or manage nearly one-third of New England’s farms—and 9 out of 10 of them do not have a young farm operator working alongside them. What will be needed to keep this land in farming? Planning … Continue reading
Communicating with your elders about farm transfer
A guest blog post written by Teresa Opheim (September 21, 2016) by Practical Farmers of Iowa. Reprinted with permission. Young Farmers: Do you want to start the conversation with your elders about transitioning the farm? Here are three steps … Continue reading
Full steam ahead for Land Access Project in year one
We are closing in on the first year of LFG’s Land Access Project, Phase II (LAP2). This broad collaboration across the six New England states is increasing access to farmland for our region’s beginning and established farmers. Since the December … Continue reading
LAP2 Task Forces take action
Access to land is one of the biggest challenges for beginning farmers in New England. The Land Access Project, Phase II (LAP 2) brings together over 40 collaborating organizations, agencies, and individual experts. Along with direct technical assistance and education of … Continue reading