Photo credit Patch Farm (ME) Photo credit Somali Bantu Community Association and Liberation Farms (ME) The 6th annual Farmland Access & Transfer Conference will go virtual this year, November 16-18,…
…of the Agrarian Commons concept as a model for community-centered land ownership. The Agrarian Commons model addresses two primary barriers for farmers: the high cost of land and high debt burden of…
…from 12 – 1pm. Session 1- February 22nd Hear the benefits of making your land available to a farmer, learn what to expect, know the importance of communication, and get…
…a long-term relationship that is guiding and inspiring us through the process of gradually transferring our farm to our two sons in legal, financial, communicational, organizational and interpersonal ways,” shared…
…are under tremendous pressure. Falling milk prices, combined with changing consumer preferences and real estate development pressure, leave many dairy farmers struggling. Over the last half century, New England has…
…programs, practices and policy. A compilation of ideas from presenters and attendees Professional and Network Development helped strengthen programs, services and policies, and build professional networks in each state, our…
…support farmers at the town level, for example adopting a Right to Farm By-law and establishing an Agricultural Commission. AFT provided some background on farmland preservation, discussing temporary preservation tools…
…buying local produce, combined with a pandemic that has forced many to stay close to home, led to a nearly 38% increase in the farm’s community supported agriculture or CSA…
…find support during this free live webinar series. Start with this FREE live webinar series on farm succession planning. Transitioning farmers and junior generation farmers will learn the basics of…
…acquisition. Map CDFIs in key areas nationally and encourage their participation (and networking) Conservation and land tenure Community involvement: One Farm at a Time, for example, raises community contributions toward…
…stimulus legislation. This is an especially difficult time for farmers and ranchers engaged in direct sales through farmers markets, schools and restaurants. A new study estimates that local and regional food…
…to maryswander.com and this link at womenlandandlegacy.com). See also Land Stewardship Project’s Look Who’s Knockin’; can be presentation (with actors) or as a “readers’ theater.” Critical for transition to include…
