Linking Farmers and Land

You can have a role in keeping agriculture alive in Connecticut!

• Are you a landowner who has farmland available for lease?
• Are you looking for land to begin or expand a farm operation?
• Does your town or local land trust have open space available for environmentally-friendly farming?
• Do you provide professional services that can help farmers keep their businesses viable and pass their land to heirs?

FarmLink: The Connecticut FarmLink Program is an important tool to help the transition between generations of farmers, with the goal of keeping farmland in production. It works like a matchmaking service for farmers and landowners. The CT Department of Agriculture operates the program and keeps your information confidential. Learn more and apply at the Connecticut FarmLink website.

Additional resources for finding farmers or farm lease opportunities are UConn Cooperative Extension representatives; Town offices, land trusts, or County agricultural centers in the geographic area you are interested in; and the Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

Land For Good: Land For Good offers education and assistance to owners and managers of working lands, entering farmers, and other-land use decision-makers in the six New England states.

New England Land Link: You can also contact New England Land Link, a New England-wide website service for farmers seeking land and landowners seeking farm tenants. The New England Small Farm Institute operates this service.

Farm Transfer Network: Farm transfer -- passing a farm from one generation or owner to another -- can be a complex process, and the Farm Transfer Network of New England is a new service that's available to help. The network provides an online listing of organizations, programs, firms and consultants; educational materials; and events for farm families and community groups. Visit the Farm Transfer Network website to list your services or explore the many resources available. For more information, please contact: Elisabeth Moore, Project Director (860) 247-0202 emoore@ctfarmland.org

For more information, please contact Elisabeth Moore, Director of Conservation at (860) 247-0202 or emoore@ctfarmland.org.