Transitioning Land to a New Generation

The Transitioning Land to a New Generation project brought together leading experts to network, learn, and design resources that support farm and ranch transfers.

Over the three-year project, the Land Transfer Training Curriculum was co-created and tested in the field. This adaptable, skills-based curriculum is designed for agricultural service providers to support land seekers and landowners as they navigate the complex financial, legal, and interpersonal issues involved in a farm or ranch transfer.

Find training resources in Spanish and English below. 

This work was co-created with experts in land access and transfer. They represent communities from across the country.

The Educational Team provided overarching guidance in the creation of the Land Transfer Training. Members of the Educational Team guided the conception of core competencies and learning objectives, provided input and revisions during curriculum development, and informed the delivery of pilot trainings.

The Land Transfer Trainer Cohort participated in monthly networking calls. Calls informed curriculum, brought in expertise, and created a network of practitioners sharing knowledge. Trainers shared their feedback while field testing draft curriculum in their communities. They were selected for their expertise and represent diversity in geography, agriculture and of the farmers and ranchers they serve.

Click here to see the list of project partners.

This project was led by AFT's Farms for a New Generation with support from our funders.

Transitioning Land to a New Generation was funded by a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program grant (award #2020 - 49400 – 3325)  from the United States Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture with additional support from Farm Credit and the members of AFT. 

This 3-year project created the Land Transfer Training curriculum to help foster healthy communication skills between landowners and land seekers and support a network of ag service providers.