I have loved two farms, the farm where I grew up in Connecticut, and the farm I live on now in Massachusetts. Back in their early days, everyone farmed to subsist. Stories of work horses pulling hay wagons and picnics … Continue reading
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Somali Bantu Community Association finds dream farm through Agrarian Commons
As American farmers struggle to hold onto their livelihoods, farmers from socially disadvantaged groups face an even longer list of barriers including African-American, Latinx, Native American, women, immigrants, and LGBTQ+. Accessibility to land is the greatest barrier for new farmers’ … Continue reading
A farmer’s 10-year journey to finding land that she can call her own
Every farmer’s story of getting securely on farmland is different. For this female farmer, her journey has been 10 years in the making. In January 2020, Andal Sundaramurthy signed a lease-to-own agreement on a 3-acre field in Wilmot, New Hampshire … Continue reading
Recognizing those who lead our organization
Our Board of Directors contribute so much to our mission and work. Please join us in recognizing all that they do for the organization. Meet all of our current Board members. Appreciation to Outgoing Board Members Four amazing Board Members … Continue reading
Beginning farmers James and Noami are now equity owners in their farm
Farmers ask for our help every day. Beginning farmers need guidance to securely access land, and retiring farmers seek help in planning for succession. James Gagne and Noami Brautigam of Dickey Hill Farm are two beginning farmers who reached out … Continue reading
Generosity and justice in Rhode Island
Reprinted from our friends at Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG) interview of regional leader Tess Brown-Lavoie, Land For Good’s Rhode Island Field Agent… Tell us a little about yourself. Who are you, what do you do, and how … Continue reading
One farming couple’s exciting journey to land ownership
BrennaMae and Brandon of Patch Farm have come full circle. They started down their path to ownership with 4-year lease-to-own on their dream farm–nearly 4 years ago. Without the guidance of Land For Good, I’m not sure we could have had … Continue reading
Communicating with your elders about farm transfer
A guest blog post written by Teresa Opheim (September 21, 2016) by Practical Farmers of Iowa. Reprinted with permission. Young Farmers: Do you want to start the conversation with your elders about transitioning the farm? Here are three steps … Continue reading
