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Land Access Project, Phase 1 (LAP1)
Land Access Project, Phase 2 (LAP2)
Land Access Project, Phase 3 (LAP3)

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We had negotiated one lease by ourselves, previous to learning about LFG’s program, and had less desirable results. We appreciate having LFG as an advocate for our needs, anticipating possible conflicts and urging discussion before they become an issue – and strongly encouraging agreements to be made in writing.

Ryan Fahey and Michael DennetCrescent Run FarmME

I know that my family’s farm will be undergoing some big changes in the next several years and I am relieved that an organization like Land For Good exists to help us with the transition.

A family farmer

“Farming is a magical way to make a living. It’s a way of life.”

Rosaly BassOwnerRosaly's Garden and Farm StandNH

LFG guidance is instrumental in the success of our first generation farm and continued agricultural use of [the landowner’s] 800 acre parcel of land.

Ryan Fahey and Michael DennetCrescent Run FarmBremen, ME

Our group is so grateful that Land For Good is working with us to keep Thompson Street’s farms going.

Committee for the Preservation of Thompson Street

[Dairy farmers] are very committed to the land and their communities and have traditionally been big contributors to rural life in New Hampshire.

Lorraine MerrillCommissionerNH Dept. of Agriculture - and dairy farmer

I feel really lucky to be in company with folks like you and all the great resources you have developed. As a farmer and farm advisor, I can say that your resources really have helped me put land access and land access strategies into an informed perspective to go about helping others with confidence.

Ben WatermanCenter for Sustainable Agriculture, The University of VermontVT

Finding and securing land can be a difficult task. Land For Good offered us an essential service by helping us get onto affordable land.

Derek ChristiansonBrix Bounty FarmMA

I am launching a commercial farming enterprise that involves leasing land, equipment and infrastructure from multiple stakeholders … thanks to Jo’s [LFG Maine Field Agent] personalized attention we are equipped with the information necessary to craft satisfactory short and long-term lease agreements [and to] avoid the pitfalls commonly associated with such arrangements …

Michael PerishoAndrews FarmGardiner ME

LFG is the lead organization in New England dealing with any and all issues pertaining to farmland access, tenure and transfer.

Susan Mitchell (Cloverleigh Farm)New CT Farmer Alliance

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