Toolkit from Land for Good
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Group land access can address one of the biggest challenges for farmers: getting onto land. We are hearing from many new and young farmers— including those from groups that were and are marginalized due to their race, class, ethnicity, gender—that they find it appealing to be with and share with other farmers.
Farmers face common challenges. Many farmers are exploring ways to farm collectively. This can allow farmers to share resources, assets, knowledge, skills, equipment, labor—and the expense of land. Land for farming is expensive and hard to find, especially when looking for a "home farm" with housing.
A new educational tool, Accessing Farmland Together, helps farmers navigate the questions and options around owning or renting land and addresses group land access challenges. Shared vision, clear structures and appropriate written documents are all important—as much as the interpersonal, management and legal relationships involved. READ MORE
