Land acquisition / Leasing

The Glynwood Farm and Foodd Incubator supports the development of beginning farmers in the Hudson Valley. The program includes an farming incubator, educational in sustainable farming practices and marketing, mentoring, and research into alternative land access models.

Plowing Ground in New Jersey creates a comprehensive support system for beginning farmers in New Jersey. Qualified beginning farmers can attend educational courses and access materials, mentorship opportunities and access to land.

Washington FarmLink is the state’s leading program to link aspiring farmers and landowners and help build sustainable farming operations. FarmLink addresses barriers that farmers face in keeping their land in farming and answers the call for more technical assistance and education.

"The Farmers Incubator Project is a model for sustainable economic development and social justice. Consisting of a demand driven series of programs providing farmland, resources, education, training and assistance in Spanish, this program address the specific needs of emerging Latino farmers in urban settings.

"Women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets and opportunities to a new wave of beginning farmers and ranchers across the country. This project brings educational teams or working groups together to benefit women beginning, mid-career, and retiring farmers and ranchers in 20 states.

"The program provides the framework for the development of a sustainable infrastructure to provide self-employment and employment through the production of affordable, locally grown food. It provides hands-on mentoring, learning environment, and business skills acquisition needed to launch successful enterprises.

UCCE will provide training for beginning farmers and ranchers in Sonoma County in order to: Increase access to fresh local food, Grow more farmers and ranchers, and Offer them an opportunity to farm on county lands.

Seattle Tilth provides farm business training and support to immigrants, refugees and people with limited financial resources in South King County. This farm incubator program is called Seattle Tilth Farm Works and is located in Auburn, WA.

Information, Education and Technical Assistance for Vermont's Beginning Farmers. The Vermont New Farmer Project is your access point to all the organizations, services, and educational opportunities for Vermont's new and aspiring farmers. We strive to keep our information current, comprehensive and easy to use.