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
Extending our support amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Thanks for all that you are doing – in your work, immediate circles and communities – to keep us all safe and help us get through these unprecedented times. We see you and appreciate you. We are all concerned about … Continue reading
Action alert! Make sure farmers are in the COVID-19 stimulus support bill
This is a time-sensitive request. Advocacy is important now more than ever. Through the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), I’ve been tracking federal policy action impacting agriculture within the fast-moving federal stimulus legislation. This is an especially difficult time for farmers … Continue reading
Microgrants available to help farmers access and secure land, expand their farm, or plan a farm transfer
American Farmland Trust (AFT) recently announced the New England Farmer Microgrants Program (NEFMP), which will provide between $500-$5,000 to assist farmers in New England with financial barriers to land access, expanding onto new land, and farm succession planning. Grants will … Continue reading
Farm succession training for professionals who serve farmers
With a grant from Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), we will host unique training opportunities for professionals across New England who offer, or want to offer, support to farmers in transfer and succession planning. Over 10,000 New England … Continue reading
Approach financial decisions with confidence: a new farm access tool
Land For Good shares the goal of making secure, affordable access to land possible for all farmers and ranchers with many organizations, including the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC). NYFC recently completed and released a helpful new farm access tool, … Continue reading
Rhode Island’s Young and Beginning Farmers Share About Their Greatest Barrier — Landlessness
Press Release: Young Farmer Network FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Pawtucket, RI — On January 30th, 6:30 – 9:00 PM the Young Farmer Network of Southeastern New England will be hosting Landing on the Right Acre: a storytelling event for and … Continue reading
Farmland Access & Transfer Conference: Our Newest Field Agent’s Reflection
On a cold November morning I completed the last leg of my journey to the Farmland Access & Transfer Conference from Connecticut. Working remotely, I appreciate every chance I get to connect with farmers, as well as our partners and … Continue reading
Farm Aid Grants: Keeping Family Farmers on the Land
It’s with gratitude and a feeling of solidarity that we thank Farm Aid for their support of Land For Good. We are proud to be one of many 2019 grant recipients committed to keeping family farmers on the land. With … Continue reading
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
