Category: News
Introducing new field staff in Maine and Connecticut
We are excited to introduce our new field staff in Maine and Connecticut that are helping farm seekers on their path to acquiring farmland and retiring farmers with their transfer planning. Please welcome Sylvie and Freedom to the Land For Good team! Sylvie Boisvert joins the team as our new Maine Field Agent and Farm […]
Saving America’s Working Lands, a conference reflection
Exploring and elevating new ideas and strategies to save America’s working land, American Farmland Trust (AFT) recently hosted a national conference in Dallas, Texas. Mike Ghia, our Vermont Field Agent, attended the conference along with other agriculture service providers, conservation practitioners, researchers, planners, farmers, and ranchers from across the country. Saving America’s Working Lands offered […]
Equitable and just food system rooted in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan was released in March of 2025 after 18+ months of work and collaboration from over 89 food system organizations, including Land For Good, and hundreds of individuals deeply committed to New Hampshire’s food system. The Plan is the first of its kind in New Hampshire and will […]
Not one-size-fits-all: Succession planning through shared experience
This past winter we held Farm Succession School in Southeastern Massachusetts. I so much enjoyed being with the farmers in these classes, hearing their stories and shared experience, and seeing people connect with each other on sensitive issues close to the heart. I saw each person express such a deep love for agriculture and boundless […]
Expertise & guidance to help farmers with farm transfer & succession planning
As the average age of farmers continues to rise, so does the need for farm transfer and succession planning. Land For Good provides farmers with the guidance and support they need to ensure their farmland stays in farming for generations of new farmers to come. As a national leader on farmland access and transfer, we […]
Announcing NH Farm Future Fund’s 6th year of funding
Land For Good is a key partner in the NH Association of Conservation District’s NH Farm Future Fund that works to ensure that farmland is conserved, productive, and available for future generations. This year, the NH Farm Future Fund has $100,000 available for land trusts seeking to help New Hampshire farms conserve their land and […]
Expanding farmland opportunities in Massachusetts
In an exciting new project, Land For Good is empowering more farmland owners in the Commonwealth to make land available for farming through secure tenure or transfer of ownership. A multi-year project recently funded by the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture will expand work with farmers and farmland owners, who may include municipalities, land trusts, […]
Call to Action: Tell Congress to uphold existing farmer contracts
Farmers are feeling the effects of the federal funding freeze At Land For Good, we stand for and with our farmers across the region. We are leaning into collaboration and mutual support so we can engage strongly in solutions. We remain committed to strengthening farmer success, now more than ever. We are hearing from farmers […]
Southeast New England Ag Conference brings farmers, food producers, fishermen & service providers together
I was excited to connect with farmers, farmland owners, and partners at the 2nd Annual Southeast New England Agriculture Conference and Trade Show held at Bristol Agricultural High School in Dighton, Massachusetts on February 2, 2025. The conference was organized in collaboration between agricultural organizations in the region, spearheaded by the Southeast Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership […]
New video! Farmers share their successes and challenges with a farm transfer
Farm transfers can be complicated. Good support and the right team of advisors can help make a plan successful. It’s never too early or too late to start planning for a successful farm transfer—one that honors the farms’ legacy and creates opportunities for the future of the farm. Each farm and each family are different. […]
Spotlight on our board leaders
We are shining a light on our Board of Directors for their unwavering commitment, insightful guidance, and invaluable contributions to our organization. Their leadership and vision are instrumental to our mission. We recognize the following individuals, and all our members, who have contributed so much to Land For Good for many years. “Our board members […]
We’re hiring! Join our incredible team
Are you passionate about maintaining and expanding working farmlands in New England? Do you feel strongly about supporting local food systems and working in collaboration? We need you! Land For Good has three open positions – Maine Field Agent, Connecticut Field Agent, and Farm Transfer Program Coordinator. This is a unique opportunity to work on […]
