Are you a farmer or rancher looking for land to grow your business?

We have resources to support you.

• Our Find Farmland Resource pages walk users step by step through the process of finding land. The Find Capital pages guide users to find financial resources. Each includes worksheets, check lists, contact information, and more. Check them out to guide yourself through the process.
• Use our interactive Farmland Protection Directory to find organizations who support farmland protection and access. They can connect you with available land and other support services in your area.
• Search the list of Land Link programs for one in your area. Land link or farm links work to match land holders with land seekers.
• Contact experts at the Farmland Information Center.  Our information specialists provide technical assistance free of charge.

Do you support farmers and ranchers access or transfer land and businesses?

We work with agriculture educators and navigators across the country to support their on-the-ground efforts.

A Navigator is an organization with skilled professional(s) that provide direct, tailored support or coaching to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners on land access and transfer or related issues.

We develop educational resources to train land seekers, landowners, land access and transfer skills. Find resources for leading workshops with our Land Access Curriculum.

Learn more about resources we are currently co-creating:

• Transitioning Land to a New Generation will produce a Land Transfer Curriculum. Expected date of completion in September of 2023.
• Protecting the Great Lakes through a Farm Navigator Network will combine resources to address land access and transfer in tandem with conservation practices.

Do you support policy development to help farmers and ranchers access or transfer land?

Our research priorities aim to understand the barriers facing new and diverse farmers, and their different histories and circumstances. By understanding and voicing these experiences, we can lead to effective and inclusive systems change. Through our research we are creating and collecting resources for advocates to support farmers and ranchers.

• The Agriculture Viability Index was created to assess the vitality of agriculture in the Northeast. Click here to explore county, state, and regional data and learn more about the factors that make up a viable agricultural region.
• Land Access Policy Incentives research project is a collaboration with Indiana University and Portland State University to assess existing land access policies and recommend improvements that will better serve land seekers. Research is currently underway. Results will be posted here when they are available.
• The Farmland Information Center has a searchable online library with resources for policy makers and advocates. You can search federal, state, and local laws through the search function, or contact us for support. Our information specialists provide technical assistance free of charge.