Land is an essential element of farming, but most farmland in New England isn’t being farmed. As a landowner, when you make land available for farming you help secure a future for farming in your community. From a small vegetable plot to acreage for livestock, partnering with farmers to create productive and sustainable uses for all or parts of your property can bring many rewards! An upcoming webinar series and the resources shared below will help you feel empowered and prepared to see your land used as an important piece of the crucial farmland base in New England.
Virtual Workshop Series
Understand your land’s potential for farming! Join this FREE live webinar series to explore motivations, strategies, and mechanics for making any amount of land available to a farmer, and learn what goes into a good farming arrangement. Farming and non-farming private landowners and their representatives (real estate agents, etc.) are welcome to attend. Register now.
This two-part series will take place on Wednesdays at lunchtime, from 12 – 1pm.
- Session 1- February 22nd
Hear the benefits of making your land available to a farmer, learn what to expect, know the importance of communication, and get tips on evaluating your property for farming. - Session 2 – March 1st
Learn different methods for making your land available. Hear from a special guest who will talk about her own experience!
Workshop recordings will be made available to all who register, so be sure to register even if you aren’t able to attend live.
Hosted by the New England Farm Link Collaborative (NEFLC), a partnership of farm link programs and land access services in New England, including Connecticut FarmLink, Maine FarmLink, Vermont Land Link, and Land For Good. NEFLC members provide a variety of farmland access support services.
Resources
Get free resources! Our Toolbox for Landowners offers detailed, free resources to help you every step of the way, from visioning and assessing your land, to advertising and negotiating with possible farmers.
- Clarify your thinking with Where Do I Start? Making My Land Available for Farming
- Review our guidebook A Landowner’s Guide to Leasing Land for Farming
- Draft a working farm lease that can be shared with tenants or advisors using our free Build-A-Lease Tool
- Post your property on the New England Farmland Finder
One-on-One Advising
Our field agents offer one-on-one advising to help New England landowners make their land available for farming. From handling town open space, to inherited estates, religious and educational properties, and large-lot homes, we have the knowledge, networks, and experience to help you make a plan that fits your situation and can achieve your goals.
Low or no-cost assistance is available. Costs vary depending on your needs and available funding; we offer a sliding scale option. Complete our Landowner Form to initiate a no-cost informational session.
Funded as part of the Land for Farmers project, funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture through its Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, Grant #2021-49400-35642.
