Tiverton, RI is not what would be considered a typical agricultural community. The town is situated on the Sakonnet River between the city and the sea, and is relatively densely populated. There are some farms, and lots of good soil … Continue reading
Farming is a capital-intensive business to enter, in part because of skyrocketing land prices, and because beginning farmers often see small profits, or even losses, in their first years of business. Our Farm Access Methods decision guide was created to … Continue reading
Our team is growing! This summer we successfully filled two key staff positions at Land For Good. Growing our team, while widening and deepening our collaboration with partners, yields more effective and accessible resources and support for farmers and landowners. … Continue reading
August is “New Hampshire Eat Local Month.” So of course we want to spotlight our farmers! Farmers have spent their lives feeding us. But continuing to provide us food and fiber—and to sustain our state’s farm economy into the future—depends … Continue reading
Update: RFP has now closed. Stay tuned for details about conference sessions at mainefarmlandtrust.org/event/access-2019 Share your strategies, skills & issues around farmland access. Submit a session proposal to the Farmland Access & Transfer Conference, the largest conference in the region … Continue reading
Press Release: Young Farmers Coalition (WASHINGTON, D.C., June 13, 2019) The Young Farmer Success Act (HR 3232) was introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson(R-PA), Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-NY), Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA), and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) on June 12, 2019. In a bipartisan effort to bolster the nation’s … Continue reading
Land For Good is a proud sponsor of the fourth National Farm Viability Conference that will take place October 22 – 24 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Register now! Originally established by the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program in 2008, … Continue reading
Farm succession planning is a critical issue for thousands of farm families. They need assistance from qualified and knowledgeable professionals such as attorneys, financial experts, educators, consultants, mediators, and farm organization staff to help them complete succession plans. Research shows … Continue reading
The 4th National Farm Viability Conference is seeking proposals for workshop sessions for the 2019 conference happening October 22-24 in Red Wing, Minnesota! The conference is geared towards professionals in the fields of farm and food business planning, financial … Continue reading
Making connections! So many great stories came out of the National Farm Link Clinic. It was great to share and learn together. Such amazing programs helping farmers! Nationally, over 50 farm link programs deliver a range of services to … Continue reading
