…can be found on the American Farmland Trust and Land For Good websites, at www.farmland.org/gaininginsights or www.landforgood.org/insights. # # # Read more about Gaining Insights, Gaining Access study and findings….
…Study Shows, VT Digger (4.25.16) Keep Local Farm Funds helps Vermont farmers protect water quality, awards over $100,000 in grants, VermontBbiz.com (4.12.16) Commission looks at the future of McKeon open…
…for example, provide compilations of your comments to national leaders and other individuals participating in our efforts or make comments to the press and public online. No personally identifiable information…
…a competitive basis. This year, 22 farmers were awarded over $755,000 to invest in on-farm capital improvements that enhance water quality. Additionally, 16 farm and forest businesses were awarded over…
…receive a relief payment? Are there requirements for how checks are spent? How long will it take me to complete the application? Can I see a copy of the questions…
…purchase, special situations and conservation easements. Owning Farmland—The pros, cons and implications of owning farmland, alternative ownership approaches, home ownership basics as it relates to farm ownership, and the purchase…
…excellent stewardship of the land. They began the process of looking for a new farmer for the property by simply putting feelers out into the community. After a year-and-a-half search,…
…agricultural use and come to see how important it is for the health of our communities.” Often in areas of high competition for land, small parcels are sometimes the only…
…lot of freedom to custom design the content to specifically fit their situation. Cara worked with Andal and the landowners to establish a sound relationship and good communication, sharing goals…
…navigate the complex challenges of land access, tenure, and transfer. FARMER STORIES Farm succession planning takes a course correction Smolak Farms, MA Farm seeker searching for land out of state…
…opportunity does not mean that established farmers are certain of their desired legacy of passing on a working farm. Meaghan High Hopes Farm, Bristol, ME 90% of retirement-age farmers in…
…the same passion about growing high quality, organic foods for the community and plan to build upon Rita and Brooke’s legacy of organic, no-till farming, Rijk and Maura have a…
