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Welcome to the Farmland Access Hub
keeping FARMLAND
for farmers & FARMERS on the land
NOTICE:
Farmland Access and Transfer support is paused!
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Due to federal funding freezes impacting the work of Renewing the Countryside and Farmland Access Hub partners, we must regretfully pause the individualized support in Minnesota and Wisconsin that makes our program so valuable.
We apologize for the disruption in services and we appreciate your patience while we strive to secure alternative funding sources for this critical work. In the meantime, please explore the many virtual resources offered here on our website.
If you need farmland access or transfer assistance in Michigan, please look for info at mifarmlink.org or reach out to Jill Dohner at info@mifarmlink.org
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If you need farmland access or transfer assistance in Iowa, please reach out to Martha McFarland at Martha.McFarland@practicalfarmers.org
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Farmland Access—
What is it and why is it important?
Access to land and infrastructure is a necessity for willing and capable farmers to grow food, fiber, and other crops. For a producer, “farmland access” means tenure, which translates to control of land via ownership or secure rental agreements. Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the next generation of farmers to find affordable farmland and achieve tenure.
What We Do
We are exploring alternative land access models, working to influence policy changes, and developing farmland access programs, including the Farmland Access Navigator Program, which pairs land-seeking farmers with an advocate who can provide guidance and resources to help farmers on their land access journey. The Hub also offers assistance to farmland owners hoping to transition their land to new farmers.
