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
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
Good news for farmers and those who work to help advance land access issues in New England! We’re pleased to report that over 2,060 beginning farmers improved their access to land or tenure situation across New England during the Land Access Project, Phase … Continue reading
Farm link programs first appeared in the US in the early 1990’s. Three decades have seen such programs come and go with mixed outcomes. The need to connect farm seekers with exiting farmers and non-farming landowners is greater than ever. … Continue reading
Connecting farm seekers and landowners, NewEnglandFarmlandFinder.org (NEFF) is currently host to over 27,000 active users a year. When a farmer is looking for land to lease or buy, or a landowner is looking to find the right farmer for their property, … Continue reading
A well-written lease has a solid legal foundation and reflects the interests and goals of both parties. LFG’s new, interactive Build-A-Lease Tool helps you learn about farm leases and craft a working document to share with others—including landowners, tenants and advisors. Informed by … Continue reading
Accessing land—and passing farms on to a new generation of farmers—are top challenges for New England farmers of all types. A $600,000, USDA grant to Land For Good, a regional and national leader in farmland access, will fund Phase 3 … Continue reading
Add this new guide to your shelf of farm access resources! Farm Access Methods: A Decision Guide is a unique contribution to the growing array of educational materials on a critical issue facing new and established farmers in all US regions. … Continue reading
If you’re like most farmers, you know that succession planning is important, but that it’s easy to put off. Timely planning takes effort, but not doing it can be disastrous. The biggest hurdle is getting the plan done. LFG’s Farm Succession School is coming … Continue reading
