en español: Una nueva guía en lenguaje sencillo sobre cómo encontrar, evaluar y obtener tierras de cultivo When looking for farmland to start or expand a farm business, there are lots of steps to find the right piece of land. … Continue reading
Archive | Resources
Disaster relief resources for farmers affected by recent flooding
The flooding and devastation that has hit so many of our farmers is overwhelming. Farmers suffered major crop loss, damages, and displaced or perished livestock. Many are just beginning to navigate the long road ahead. Some farmers were forced to … Continue reading
Obtenga más información sobre los métodos para acceder juntos a las tierras de cultivo
en inglés: Cooperative farming & accessing farmland together. Guide now available in Spanish! Muchos agricultores están explorando formas de cultivar juntos. La idea de estar con otros agricultores y compartir con ellos es muy atractiva. Hay un instinto humano básico … Continue reading
Spanish resources for farmers looking for land
en español: Recursos en español para agricultores que buscan tierras. If you are a farmer looking for land to start, relocate or expand your operation, there are resources to guide your planning and search. If you are not yet farming, … Continue reading
Growing a thriving local food system in the Granite State, a statewide gathering
On May 11, 2023 I attended New Hampshire Food Alliance’s (NHFA) 2023 Statewide Gathering in Plymouth, New Hampshire. The NHFA describes the Gathering as an opportunity that brings together individuals and organizations from across sectors who are “dedicated to growing … Continue reading
A transfer of ownership that’s all about farm connection
Most farmers are so busy with the day-to-day business of farming that they find it hard to plan ahead. While they might have hopes for the future of their farm, deciding what to do with their farm as they exit … Continue reading
Make Your Land Available for Farming, free webinar & resources for landowners
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 … Continue reading
This winter! Opportunities to work on farm succession planning
Most farmers that we work with want their land to stay in agriculture, but very few have plans in place that articulate how the land, equipment, business, and other assets will be divided among the next generation or unrelated operator. Succession … Continue reading
Live webinar on accessing land to farm collectively
Access to land remains a top challenge for many farmers, especially new, young, or socially disadvantaged farmers. Farmers face common challenges and obstacles – appropriate land is hard to find and expensive to buy, renting land can seem insecure or … Continue reading
Support for farm succession planning & land access in the Berkshires
Berkshire County, Massachusetts has a rich history of agriculture. Today it supports a huge diversity of farms from large, multi-generational dairy farms to small, urban vegetable operations, as well as farmers markets, farm stands, and many farm-focused events. Jae Silverman, … Continue reading