Land For Good https://landforgood.org/ Gaining Ground for Farmers Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:24:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://landforgood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LFG-Favicon.jpg Land For Good https://landforgood.org/ 32 32 Winter training series filling up fast https://landforgood.org/blog/farm-succession-planning-winter-2024/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:46:05 +0000 https://landforgood.org/?p=14900 Over the winter months we look forward to connecting with farmers to help them on their road to finding farmland or transferring their farm with the following online and in-person training series. But these workshops are filling up fast – reserve your spot today! Learn how to acquire your own farm Finding, getting onto, and […]

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]]> New field staff helping bridge the gap between retiring farmers & new generation  https://landforgood.org/blog/new-field-staff-helping-bridge-the-gap-between-retiring-farmers-new-generation/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:06:30 +0000 http://landforgood.org/?p=14697 We are excited to introduce new staff that are helping farmer seekers on their path to acquiring farmland and retiring farmers with their transfer planning.  Kali Lucey, our new New Hampshire Field Agent. Kali joined the team in March 2023 as an Administrative Assistant. Her skills quickly proved valuable to the team, and she expanded […]

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]]> Proud to be part of a robust network of advisors making an impact for Vermont farmers https://landforgood.org/blog/proud-to-be-part-of-a-robust-network-of-advisors-making-an-impact-for-vermont-farmers/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:51:34 +0000 https://land-for-good.local/blog// Congratulations to the 38 farm and forest businesses receiving advising services and nearly $900,000 in funding to support long-term viability and improve water quality from the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program. As a program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB), the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program enhances the economic viability of […]

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]]> A new plain language guide on how to find, assess & secure farmland https://landforgood.org/blog/a-new-plain-language-guide-on-how-to-find-assess-secure-farmland/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:55:00 +0000 https://land-for-good.local/blog// en español: Una nueva guía en lenguaje sencillo sobre cómo encontrar, evaluar y obtener tierras de cultivo When looking for farmland to start or expand a farm business, there are lots of steps to find the right piece of land. Clarifying your vision and needs, exploring land tenure options, and conducting a land search are […]

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]]> How to Find, Assess, and Secure Farmland, a new guide! https://landforgood.org/blog/how-to-find-assess-and-secure-farmland-a-new-guide/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:39:28 +0000 http://landforgood.org/?p=14762 The post How to Find, Assess, and Secure Farmland, a new guide! appeared first on Land For Good.

]]> Disaster relief resources for farmers affected by recent flooding https://landforgood.org/blog/disaster-relief-resources-for-farmers-affected-by-recent-flooding/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:57:00 +0000 https://land-for-good.local/blog// The flooding and devastation that has hit so many of our farmers is overwhelming. Farmers suffered major crop loss, damages, and displaced or perished livestock. Many are just beginning to navigate the long road ahead. Some farmers were forced to face an end to a harvest season that had only just begun. Our hearts are […]

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]]> Refreshed & enhanced: See New England Farmland Finder’s new features! https://landforgood.org/blog/refreshed-enhanced-see-new-england-farmland-finders-new-features/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:33:00 +0000 https://land-for-good.local/blog// We are thrilled to share that New England Farmland Finder (NEFF), the region’s largest farm link website, has been upgraded!  Along with a fresh look, you can now enjoy improved site navigation and enhanced functionality on mobile devices, allowing you to explore postings efficiently, effectively, and from anywhere. Translations are also part of the upgrade. […]

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]]> Obtenga más información sobre los métodos para acceder juntos a las tierras de cultivo https://landforgood.org/blog/obtenga-mas-informacion-sobre-los-metodos-para-acceder-juntos-a-las-tierras-de-cultivo/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:53:09 +0000 http://landforgood.org/?p=11234 en inglés: Cooperative farming & accessing farmland together. Guide now available in Spanish! Muchos agricultores están explorando formas de cultivar juntos. La idea de estar con otros agricultores y compartir con ellos es muy atractiva. Hay un instinto humano básico de mantenerse a uno mismo y a su familia que se hace más posible o […]

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]]> Spanish resources for farmers looking for land https://landforgood.org/blog/new-spanish-resources/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 23:41:18 +0000 http://landforgood.org/?p=11236 en español: Recursos en español para agricultores que buscan tierras. If you are a farmer looking for land to start, relocate or expand your operation, there are resources to guide your planning and search. If you are not yet farming, we recommend that you prepare and develop a plan before you begin searching for land.  […]

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]]> Growing a thriving local food system in the Granite State, a statewide gathering https://landforgood.org/blog/growing-a-thriving-local-food-system-in-the-granite-state-a-statewide-gathering/ Mon, 22 May 2023 18:37:00 +0000 https://land-for-good.local/blog// On May 11, 2023 I attended New Hampshire Food Alliance’s (NHFA) 2023 Statewide Gathering in Plymouth, New Hampshire. The NHFA describes the Gathering as an opportunity that brings together individuals and organizations from across sectors who are “dedicated to growing a thriving and fair local food system that works for all in the Granite State: […]

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]]> Our Connecticut Field Agent advocates for Land Access Now in D.C. https://landforgood.org/blog/our-connecticut-field-agent-advocates-for-land-access-now/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 03:55:28 +0000 http://landforgood.org/?p=11052 In March, The National Young Farmer Coalition (NYFC) completed their largest D.C. farmer fly-in ever. As part of NYFC’s Land Advocacy Fellowship, Will O’Meara, our Connecticut Field Agent, was among 100+ farmers from across the country who led 159 meetings with members of congress and their staff to advocate for land access for the next […]

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]]> Learn important steps to acquiring your own farm https://landforgood.org/blog/steps-to-acquiring-your-farm/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:27:37 +0000 http://landforgood.org/?p=10948 In early 2023, Land For Good’s popular interactive webinar series Acquiring Your Farm returned to support farmers in their farmland access journey. Farmland access is one of the biggest challenges for beginning farmers in particular. This series teaches farmers some of the most crucial skills they need to secure tenure on a piece of land, […]

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