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
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
Walking along the sixty-acre vegetable farm, it’s easy to see the lifelong work and care that has gone into Crossroad Farm. Tim and Janet Taylor, founders of Crossroad Farm in Fairlee VT, started farming on one acre of land in … Continue reading
Will O’Meara, co-owner of Hungry Reaper Farm and LFG’s Connecticut Field Agent, shares his land access story. Photo credit: Hungry Reaper Farm As a young, first-generation farmer in Litchfield County, Connecticut, I know firsthand that land is deeply intertwined with … Continue reading
Land For Good’s (LFG’s) Board of Directors has named Mick Weltman, an experienced nonprofit leader, strategist, and fundraiser to the position of Executive Director. Mick has served as executive director to nonprofits for more than 25 years. He has dedicated … Continue reading
Back by popular demand, Acquiring Your Farm returns this winter! We’re excited to announce the return of an online training series for new and beginning farmers preparing to access farmland in New England. Access to land remains a top challenge … Continue reading
Farm succession planning is critically important for all farms. Preparing for such an important transition helps ensure that you achieve your goals. A full succession plan addresses the future of the business, the farmer, and the land. One of the … Continue reading
Please join us in welcoming Eliza Baker-Wacks to our team as the new Maine Field Agent! Eliza has seen the challenges of and lack of education regarding farmland access. She is keen to be helpful to other farmers on their … Continue reading
Land access is a prime challenge to farmers, particularly new and beginning farmers. Ninety percent of the 20,000 landowners that lease out active farmland in New England are non-farmers. Non-farming landowners play a crucial role in supporting secure land tenure … Continue reading
Land For Good announces that Jim Habana Hafner will step down as Executive Director this summer after nine years with the organization. Jim joined Land For Good in 2013 as Deputy Director and became Executive Director in 2015 as part … Continue reading
