The Young Farmer Network (YFN) celebrated its tenth anniversary this year. YFN is the Rhode Island partner in Phase 3 of LFG’s Land Access Project. As they have every growing season, this past year YFN hosted farm tours and farmer … Continue reading
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A farmer’s story of a successful farm transfer that took patience, support & expert guidance
Managing a working farm is incredibly hard work. Transferring that farm when the time is right can be even more difficult. Chris Hopkins managed Stone Wall Dairy Farm in Connecticut for 12 years until last fall. Having reached his 10-year … 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
Young Farmer Network (RI) tours demonstrate different types of land situations
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
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
A milk and cheese tradition continues at Chase Hill Farm
I recently visited Chase Hill Farm in the beautiful hills of Warwick MA to congratulate Ben and Laura Wells-Tolley on the transfer of farmland. Stepping onto the farm in my wellies, I couldn’t wait to meet the cows. … Continue reading
Great hope for High Hopes Farm
While canning a large crop of peppers for their hot pepper sauce, Meaghan shared with me her journey and hopes for their new farm, “It was a long road getting here.” Ross and Meaghan Nichols became aware that the old … Continue reading
Farmer inspired to start beginning farmer fellowship
The story of our beginning farmer fellowship program begins with an abandoned plot of land – the old Garland Farm in Barnstead, NH – and inspiration from Land For Good. In my research to finance my own farm operations a couple … Continue reading
Breaking ground is a dream come true for New Roots and the Somali community
Last week, the four Somali Bantu farmers of New Roots Cooperative Farm, broke ground at their new 30 acre farm on the northside of Lewiston, Maine. This is a dream come true for New Roots and for the Somali community … Continue reading
