It’s with gratitude and a feeling of solidarity that we thank Farm Aid for their support of Land For Good. We are proud to be one of many 2019 grant recipients committed to keeping family farmers on the land. With … Continue reading
Archive | 2019
A farmer’s story of a successful farm transfer that took patience, support & expert guidance
Managing a working farm is incredibly hard work. Transferring that farm when the time is right can be even more difficult. Chris Hopkins managed Stone Wall Dairy Farm in Connecticut for 12 years until last fall. Having reached his 10-year … Continue reading
Do you know senior farmers looking toward retirement?
Over the next 10-20 years, thirty percent of New England’s farmers are likely to exit farming. The 1.4 million acres they manage and $6.45 billion in land and agricultural infrastructure they own will change hands one way or another — … Continue reading
Improving farm link programs to connect more beginning farmers & farmland owners
As a leader on farmland access and transfer issues, we have helped inform farm link programs of all sizes. This fall Connecticut Farmland Trust and Connecticut Department of Agriculture launched an updated Connecticut Farm Link site improving how beginning farmers … Continue reading
Save the date! GivingTuesday is December 3rd
It’s almost that time of year again. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the season of giving by inspiring people to give … Continue reading
Gain skills to secure farmland, tackle succession planning & more at the Farmland Access & Transfer Conference
Maine Farmland Trust and Land For Good will host the fifth annual Farmland Access & Transfer Conference on November 18, 2019 at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta ME. At the day-long conference, farmers will learn strategies for tackling succession … Continue reading
Farmers taking climate action to learn from one another with on-farm workshop & tour
Nov. 6
As many farmers think about adapting their practices for the changing climate, local farmers will have an opportunity to learn about current climate change concerns and adaptation practices, tour a farm that has implemented climate change adaptive and resiliency measures, … Continue reading
Beginning farmers James and Noami are now equity owners in their farm
Farmers ask for our help every day. Beginning farmers need guidance to securely access land, and retiring farmers seek help in planning for succession. James Gagne and Noami Brautigam of Dickey Hill Farm are two beginning farmers who reached out … Continue reading
New published research explores effectiveness of farm link services
With more and more farmers not having a family member interested in continuing the farm, the biggest obstacle to a farm transfer is often simply the ability of owners and seekers to find each other. Over the past 30 years, … Continue reading
Learning to love a farmland lease
With fall arriving, it’s the perfect time to gather the tools that will support you during your winter planning season. If you’re thinking about leasing farmland, or making your land available to lease to a farmer, consider these many benefits … Continue reading
