"The only thing I am left to hang onto, is to see that there are these small farms out here, they exist, and they’re being supported by communities, people who are willing to invest significant amounts of money to help them buy land. Because of that dedication and support, these farms are going to survive. They are going to survive even if the society, the majority, doesn’t appreciate the value of farming. When it comes down to it the people would rather have cheap food than good farming. Knowing this is the challenge we face, I am committed to keep working on this essential initiative that supports the success of these small, wonderful farms." - Thomas Kliemt, "Kulturland: Fighting for Farmland in Germany" on The Farmers Land Trust blog In this latest blog post, Thomas shares on: - Uncommon Ground - A Needed Shift in Perspective - Different Thoughts on Ownership - Challenging the Law - Farmland Transitions - Supporting the Future with Incubator Farms - A Small Light in the Darkness Read the full interview at thefarmerslandtrust.org https://lnkd.in/dBU_Mrrz #landaccess #communityland #landforfarmers
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Don't let a busy hay making season get in the way of your farm diversification! At Dudley Peverill we are here to help and assist you. We are experts in farm diversification and work with farms like these to unlock their true potential. Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e39cxtZm #farmdiversification #farmincome #marketingstrategy #networking #holisticapproach #increasefarmincome
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When a farmer retires, what happens to the family farm? American Farmland Trust hopes its new national program, Land Transfer Navigators, will protect family farms and stem the flow of farmland to nonagricultural uses. Learn more at
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Agriculture comes with its fair share of challenges, and the pressure can be overwhelming at times. 🍉 Mind Your Melon invites you and your family to participate in the Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Study to better understand the unique challenges faced by farmers and farm families while uncovering the types of resources that could be most valuable for them. Participation will remain confidential and voluntary. 👉 Complete the Farmer Wellbeing Study here: https://lnkd.in/egDiZawh You matter. Your family matters. Florida agriculture matters.
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What's not to love about the concept of community-owned farmland? In the Berkshires, among our wealth of agricultural riches is Susan Witt — a true pioneer in the field. Read on for more about our recent conversation for Modern Farmer.
Q&A: How Community Land Trusts Help to Preserve Farmland - Modern Farmer
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The recent announcement by U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar regarding the nearly $750,000 in federal funding for Renewing the Countryside’s Farmland Access Hub is a promising step toward supporting the next generation of farmers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The Farmland Access Hub plays a critical role in connecting beginning farmers with land opportunities and resources, something that resonates deeply with us at Old Drake. With farmland prices at a high and the increasing transfer of land as older farmers retire, this initiative comes at a pivotal moment for emerging farmers looking to establish their operations. As we continue to focus on farmland acquisition and development, we recognize how essential it is for programs like these to thrive—ensuring a strong agricultural economy and preserving the vitality of rural communities. This is more than just about land; it’s about securing the future of American agriculture. #FarmlandAccess #EmergingFarmers #SustainableFarming #LandDevelopment #Agriculture
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Congress is trying to connect beginning farmers and farmers of color to available land: here's how that's working out so far, in our new article led by Megan Horst and with Julia Freedgood and Indiana University Research.
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Hot off the presses: I co-published an article “An Evaluation of the Federal Transition Incentives Program on Land Access for Next-Generation Farmers” (with Julia DeBruicker Valliant and Julia Freedgood) in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Article available here: https://lnkd.in/dKRfbyfg Read more about it in a press release from American Farmland Trust here:
Ushering New and Beginning Farmers onto Agriculture Acreage through Federal Land Access Policy Incentives
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Homestead, Business & Farm Changes Rob & Sherry talk about Homestead Clean-Up, and Orphan Piglets Care. Sharing our daily life on our farm and Homestead. #farmchanges #Businesschanges #homesteadchanges #homestead #centraloregongrown #idahopasturepigs #IPP #homesteading
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Chicago-area urban farmers and producers, beginning farmers, historically underserved producers, and food entrepreneurs can apply through the Innovative Agriculture Micro-grants for Chicago program for $1,000 to $25,000 in one-time grant funds to support innovative, forward-thinking, and novel projects to advance urban agriculture. IAM-Chi grants will support conservation practices that improve soil quality, cost-sharing for infrastructure and on-farm equipment, improvements in supply chain issues, and other innovative projects that support urban agriculture. Grant Details: - Awarded on a first-come, first-served competitive basis. - Eligible projects must be completed within three months. - Grants must not trigger environmental assessments or evaluations. - Applications are open now through November 30, 2026. Learn more about the program and download a grant application: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dPHBNYeF IAM-Chi grants are supported by USDA Farm Service Agency and Illinois FSA Offices, in cooperation with Illinois Extension. #LocalFood #UrbanFarming #GrowFood #FoodSystems #SmallFarms #AgInnovation
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In our latest newsletter, we share various updates that you should be aware of from across our #Agricultural & #Rural #Property sector team. Including Agricultural Relief and the Spring Budget, 7 fundamentals of The Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for England, whether pop-up campsites are a good diversification option for your farm and look at changes to Permitted Development rights which are now in effect. #hereforyou #agricultureroundup
Welcome to May’s Agriculture round-up. This month we look at Agricultural Relief and the Spring Budget, 7 fundamentals of The Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for England, explore pop-up campsites as a diversification option for your farm, and look at the changes to Permitted Development rights coming into effect as from today, 21 May 2024. https://lnkd.in/e5zA9DmZ #agriculturalupdates #hereforyou Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
Agriculture round-up - May 2024
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Is #agricultureandfarming dying? "Twilight" (aging) farmers are increasingly without farmer heirs, combatting crippling estate taxes for remaining family, and competing against booming development . . . are greenbelt laws enough? There may be help! Ag Conservation Easements are an option (https://lnkd.in/eVeUBVu4). Plus, there are tons of resources available through organizations like the American Farmland Trust, Center for Heirs' Property Preservation, and National Young Farmers Coalition. They help to keep agriculture alive and running for generations to come while also preventing generational land loss where applicable. #agriculture #farming #farmingforthefuture #realestate #landuse #landuseplanning #trustsandestates #realestatelaw #environmentallaw #aglaw #greenbelt #conservation https://lnkd.in/eJbxGWeA
Twilight farmers have no heirs to take over, so what can they do?
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