To help gain ground for the next generation of farmers, Land For Good is partnering with the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) to help get the word out so that the issues of young farmers and farm seekers in New … Continue reading
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Farmland investment companies: Innovative partners for land access?
Farmland access and affordability are top obstacles for new and beginning farmers in New England and nationally. Many new farmers cannot afford to purchase land to start or expand their operations. At the same time nearly 30% of New England … Continue reading
First step for farmers looking toward retirement & farm transition
Check out our 2018-2019 Farm Succession School dates! Farmers age 65 and older own or manage nearly one-third of New England’s farms—and 9 out of 10 of them do not have a young farm operator working alongside them. What will be needed to keep this land in farming? Planning … 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
Real estate professionals eager to connect with commercial farm buyers
To improve the conditions under which many aspiring, beginning and established farmers seek land, Land For Good (LFG) has developed and is conducting a training course for real estate professionals. Called “Tools and Resources for Working with Farms with Commercial Agricultural Potential,” the … Continue reading
National project addresses land access curricula
Beginning farmer training projects are making an impact in every region of the country. Several include land access in their curriculum. What’s out there and how effective are they? LFG is partnering on a new project led by American Farmland … Continue reading
The value of mapping tools for farmers
In my work as the Vermont Field Agent for Land For Good, I work with both farmers looking for land and non-farming property owners who are looking to make their land available for agriculture. One of the first things that I … Continue reading
